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Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed March 2019
  • Also Known as Type No. 4889
  • Superseded the Leica Q
  • Later Model is Leica Q3
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Leica Q2 versus Nikon L32, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and L32 (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and L32 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Q2 was released 4 years later than the L32 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q2 matches up against the L32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Nikon L32

 Q2 L32 
RevealedMarch 2019January 2015More recent by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Leica Q2

 L32 Q2 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Nikon L32

 Q2 L32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Nikon L32 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Q2 and the L32.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and L32 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 and L32.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Q2 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography features
Nikon L32 Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
megapixel count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
39
good MP (20MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2
Street photography with Nikon L32
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than others in class (718 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (320 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography factors
Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (370 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (47MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (718 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (320 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography details
Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
48
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (320 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (718g)
66
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (164g)
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Leica Q2 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Nikon L32
 Leica Q2Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica Q2 Nikon Coolpix L32
Also Known as Type No. 4889 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-03-07 2015-01-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 50000 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 17cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 718g (1.58 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BP-SCL4 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $4,985 $120