Leica S2 vs Nikon D2Xs

Below, we will be looking at the Leica S2 and Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and D2Xs (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2 was announced 2 years after the D2Xs which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2 scores against the D2Xs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica S2 & Nikon D2Xs. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica S2 Gallery & Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica S2 comes with outside dimensions of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2Xs has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica S2 and Nikon D2Xs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2 compared to the D2Xs.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and D2Xs is 52 and 51 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and D2Xs.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica S2 will show extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.