Leica Q2 vs Nikon S9100

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica Q2 versus Nikon S9100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and S9100 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 was announced 7 years after the S9100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Q2 scores against the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Q2 compared to the S9100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and S9100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 and S9100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will result in extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.