Leica X2 vs Nikon A10
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Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- No Video
- 36mm (F2.8) lens
- 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
- Announced May 2012
- Superseded the Leica X1
- Renewed by Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2016
Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica X2 vs Nikon A10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the A10 (16MP) is very close but the X2 (APS-C) and A10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The X2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X2 grades vs the A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 & Nikon Coolpix A10. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery & Nikon A10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Nikon A10
X2 | A10 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Leica X2
A10 | X2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | May 2012 | More recent by 44 months |
Common features in the Leica X2 and Nikon A10
X2 | A10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 has external dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon A10 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X2 compared to the A10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and A10 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and A10.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The X2 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older X2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Specifications
Leica X2 | Nikon Coolpix A10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica X2 | Nikon Coolpix A10 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-05-10 | 2016-01-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 30cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.2fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345g (0.76 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | 200 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $994 | $90 |