Leica X2 vs Nikon P610
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37 Overall
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Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are available at Leica X2 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Nikon P610
X2 | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Leica X2
P610 | X2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | May 2012 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica X2 and Nikon P610
X2 | P610 | |||
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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).
Look at the Leica X2 and Nikon P610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X2 and P610 is 83 and 65 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Leica X2 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Leica X2 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $994 | $430 |