Leica X2 vs Nikon D750
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Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 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
- Released May 2012
- Superseded the Leica X1
- Later Model is Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Announced September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Updated by Nikon D780
Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 Overview
Let's look closer at the Leica X2 vs Nikon D750, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and D750 (24MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe X2 was released 3 years prior to the D750 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X2 matches up vs the D750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 and Nikon D750. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Nikon D750
X2 | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Leica X2
D750 | X2 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | May 2012 | More modern by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X2 and Nikon D750
X2 | D750 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica X2 has physical 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 D750 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Look at the Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the X2 and the D750.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X2 and D750 is 83 and 57 respectively.
Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and D750.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D750 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged X2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X2 vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Leica X2 | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica X2 | Nikon D750 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-05-10 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 36mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 30cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 6.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lb) | 840 grams (1.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | 1230 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Launch cost | $994 | $2,000 |