Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 S2

Following is a extensive review of the Leica T Type 701 versus Nikon 1 S2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is pretty similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The T Type 701 was announced about the same time to the 1 S2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the T Type 701 grades vs the 1 S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica T Typ 701 & Nikon 1 S2. The whole galleries are provided at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the T Type 701 against the 1 S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and 1 S2 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and 1 S2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica T Type 701 will offer you more detail with its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.