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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 S1
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica TL and Nikon 1 S2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is relatively similar but the TL (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TL was unveiled 2 years later than the 1 S2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL scores vs the 1 S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Nikon 1 S2

 TL 1 S2 
LaunchedNovember 2016May 2014More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Leica TL

 1 S2 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Nikon 1 S2

 TL 1 S2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica TL has got external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TL compared to the 1 S2.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and 1 S2 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and 1 S2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica TL will offer extra detail having an extra 1.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TL provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
71
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (190 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
60
silent mode (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
decent sensor resolution (14.2MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography features
70
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (190g)
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging features
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
33
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (190g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Nikon 1 S2
 Leica TLNikon 1 S2
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica TL Nikon 1 S2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14.2 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Nikon 1
Total lenses 4 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 400 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,009 $450