Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2-S & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are available at Leica SL2-S Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon S6100
SL2-S | S6100 | |||
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Launched | December 2020 | February 2011 | Newer by 120 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Leica SL2-S
S6100 | SL2-S |
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Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon S6100
SL2-S | S6100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Leica SL2-S and Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Leica SL2-S | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |