Leica S2 with Nikon D5 Overview
Let's compare Nikon D5 with Leica S2.
These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras.
Nikon D5 was released in 2016, and Leica S2 in 2008.
D5 is newer, which is a plus. S2 8 years older.
8 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of S2 is greater than that of D5. The difference of 17 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (D5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon D5, the maximum ISO is greater by 101150.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D5 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon D5 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
D5 |
S2 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Leica
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| Model |
D5 |
S2 |
| Announced |
January, 2016 |
September, 2008 |
| Body Type |
Large SLR |
Large SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F |
Leica L |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
n/a |
| Number of Lenses |
305 |
29 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
2359k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.72 |
0.86 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
153 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
99 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/32 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
14.0 fps |
2.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
no built-in flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Medium format |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
35.8 x 23.9 mm |
45 x 30 mm |
| Sensor Area |
855.6 mm² |
1350.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
21 MP |
38 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5588 x 3712 |
7500 x 5000 |
| Max Native ISO |
102400 |
1250 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
3280000 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
|
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
None |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
|
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Optional |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
|
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| USB |
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
3780 shots |
1000 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL18a |
|
| Physical |
| Weight |
1415 g |
1410 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
160 x 158.5 x 92 mm |
160 x 120 x 81 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD |
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| Storage Slots |
2 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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