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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced December 2020
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and S100 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and S100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2-S was launched 9 years later than the S100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL2-S scores against the S100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon S100

		

		

			
 SL2-S S100 
RevealedDecember 2020August 2011More recent by 114 months
Display resolution2100k820kSharper display (+1280k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 S100 SL2-S 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon S100

		

		

			
 SL2-S S100 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S enjoys physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL2-S compared to the S100.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and S100 is 55 and 94 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and S100.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SL2-S will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S100 Portrait photography highlights
86
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proof
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 more heavy than competition in class (931 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
Nikon S100 Sports photography info
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery power (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography advice
Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
65
 great battery power (510 CIPA)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (931g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
65
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery power (510 per charge)
 2 card slots
45
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
Nikon S100 Vlogging highlights
32
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (931 grams)
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon S100
 Leica SL2-SNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica SL2-S Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-12-10 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 36 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 photographs 150 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $4,895 $240