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Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X

Portability
52
Imaging
73
Features
43
Overall
61
Leica S2 front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

Leica S2
(Full Review)
  • 38MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • No Video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2008
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D1X
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Xs
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Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica S2 versus Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and D2X (12MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and D2X (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2 was revealed 3 years later than the D2X and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2 scores vs the D2X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Nikon D2X

 S2 D2X 
IntroducedSeptember 2008June 2005Fresher by 41 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Leica S2

 D2X S2 

Common features in the Leica S2 and Nikon D2X

 S2 D2X 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica S2 has exterior measurements of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2X has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Leica S2 versus Nikon D2X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2 vs the D2X.

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and D2X is 52 and 51 respectively.

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and D2X.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica S2 will produce extra detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica S2 Portrait photography features
Nikon D2X Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
excellent MP (38 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica S2 Street photography features
Nikon D2X Street photography features
51
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (1,250)
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica S2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent MP (38 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (1,000 CIPA)
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica S2 Travel photography information
Nikon D2X Travel photography information
45
excellent MP (38MP)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (1,000 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
43
environment sealing
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica S2
Landscape photography with Nikon D2X
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent MP (38 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (1,250)
not so great battery life (1,000 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica S2 Vlogging features
Nikon D2X Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Leica S2 vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica S2 and Nikon D2X
 Leica S2Nikon D2X
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica S2 Nikon D2X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2008-09-23 2005-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 45 x 30mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,350.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 38MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7500 x 5000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1250 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Leica L Nikon F
Total lenses 30 309
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.86x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 32 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 1410g (3.11 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 59
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 10.9
DXO Low light rating 824 476
Other
Battery life 1000 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer - Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $5,000