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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced December 2020
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica SL2-S and Nikon S6100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and S6100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was unveiled 9 years after the S6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL2-S grades vs the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon S6100

 SL2-S S6100 
LaunchedDecember 2020February 2011Newer by 120 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Leica SL2-S

 S6100 SL2-S 

Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon S6100

 SL2-S S6100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S offers outside dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S and the S6100.

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and S6100 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and S6100.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL2-S having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2-S will give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SL2-S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Nikon S6100 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors in class (931 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (510 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2-S Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery power (510 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (931 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (510 per charge)
has double storage slots
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
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built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (931g)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon S6100
 Leica SL2-SNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica SL2-S Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-12-10 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 36 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data 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 931 grams (2.05 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $4,895 $195