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Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Newer Model is Leica X Vario
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Let's look closer at the Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the X2 (APS-C) and S4300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The X2 was announced 4 months after the S4300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the X2 scores versus the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Nikon S4300

 X2 S4300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Leica X2

 S4300 X2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica X2 and Nikon S4300

 X2 S4300 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X2 compared to the S4300.

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and S4300 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and S4300.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The X2 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography info
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography factors
Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than average (139g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography features
Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
49
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (450 shots)
fixed focal length (36mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography information
Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
64
good battery pack (450 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (139g)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X2
Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
53
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging details
Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Leica X2 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Nikon S4300
 Leica X2Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X2 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2012-02-01
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 30cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures 180 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $994 $119