Leica X1 vs Nikon S570
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Leica X1 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced December 2009
- Replacement is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary Leica X1 vs Nikon S570 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica X1 and Nikon S570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very comparable but the X1 (APS-C) and S570 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X1 was unveiled 5 months after the S570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S570 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the X1 matches up vs the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 & Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are viewable at Leica X1 Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Nikon S570
| X1 | S570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Leica X1
| S570 | X1 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica X1 and Nikon S570
| X1 | S570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Leica X1 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica X1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Leica X1 and Nikon S570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X1 and the S570.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and S570 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Leica X1 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and S570.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The X1 has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler.
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Leica X1 vs Nikon S570 Specifications
| Leica X1 | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica X1 | Nikon Coolpix S570 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-12-18 | 2009-08-04 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 30cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 306g (0.67 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | - | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $1,495 | $180 |
