Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL & Nikon 1 S2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica TL Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Nikon 1 S2
TL | 1 S2 | |||
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Launched | November 2016 | May 2014 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Leica TL
1 S2 | TL |
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Common features in the Leica TL and Nikon 1 S2
TL | 1 S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Leica TL and Nikon 1 S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and 1 S2 is 85 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Leica TL | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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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 |