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Leica X2 vs Nikon A10

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Leica X2
(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  • Superseded the Leica X1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
Nikon A10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Nikon A10

 X2 A10 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Leica X2

 A10 X2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016May 2012More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Leica X2 and Nikon A10

 X2 A10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and A10 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography features
Nikon A10 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography info
Nikon A10 Sports photography info
49
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
can't change focal length (36mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X2
Travel photography with Nikon A10
64
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging advice
Nikon A10 Vlogging advice
9
no video
30
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Leica X2 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Nikon A10
 Leica X2Nikon Coolpix A10
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