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Leica X2 vs Nikon A

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica X2 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Leica X1
  • Later Model is Leica X Vario
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Leica X2 vs Nikon A Overview

Here, we are comparing the Leica X2 and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the A (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X2 was manufactured 13 months before the A making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X2 grades versus the A in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Nikon A

 X2 A 

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica X2

 A X2 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2012Newer by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Leica X2 and Nikon A

 X2 A 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica X2 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X2 features external measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon A has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the X2 vs the A.

Leica X2 vs Nikon A size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and A is 83 and 88 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X2 and A.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged X2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica X2 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography features
Nikon A Street photography features
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
71
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (299g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography information
Nikon A Sports photography information
49
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (450 per charge)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
47
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X2
Travel photography with Nikon A
64
great battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (299g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X2
Landscape photography with Nikon A
53
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging details
Nikon A Vlogging details
9
can't record video
31
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Leica X2 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Nikon A
 Leica X2Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica X2 Nikon Coolpix A
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2013-06-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12500 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 30cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 450 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $994 $778