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Leica X2 vs Nikon P610

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Earlier Model is Leica X1
  • Later Model is Leica X Vario
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
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Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Leica X2 and Nikon P610, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very well matched but the X2 (APS-C) and P610 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The X2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the P610 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the X2 scores vs the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Nikon P610

 X2 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Leica X2

 P610 X2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2012Newer by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica X2 and Nikon P610

 X2 P610 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 has outside measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X2 compared to the P610.

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X2 and P610 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and P610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The X2 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged X2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P610 Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography information
Nikon P610 Street photography information
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
50
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X2
Sports photography with Nikon P610
49
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (450 per charge)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (450 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P610 Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P610 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Nikon P610
 Leica X2Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X2 Nikon Coolpix P610
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-10 2015-02-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12500 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 30cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 450 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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