Leica S2 vs Nikon D7200

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Leica S2 vs Nikon D7200

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Medium format 1,350.0mm²
37.5 megapixels
ISO 80 - 1250

Go in depth with our full Leica S2 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7200 Review.
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Succeeded by the Leica S3
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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Differences

Leica S2 advantages over Nikon D7200

Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More viewfinder magnification
1.08x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
37.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Nikon D7200 advantages over Leica S2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
10 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1229k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
More AF points
51 vs 1
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 1250 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica S2.
Read our Leica S2 Preview

Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
Read our Nikon D7200 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Leica S2

Nikon D7500

$22995
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica S2 vs Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1021
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Pentax 645D

Leica S2

Pentax 645D

$22995
Medium format

Thinner
More viewfinder magnification

$3599
Medium format

Less expensive
More cross-type AF points

Compare Leica S2 vs Pentax 645D

Nikon D7200

Pentax 645D

$1021
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$3599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax 645D

Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Leica S2

Leica S (Typ 006)

$22995
Medium format

$10535
Medium format

More dots on screen

Compare Leica S2 vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Nikon D7200

Leica S (Typ 006)

$1021
APS-C

Lens selection
Built-in Wi-Fi

$10535
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Leica S2

Sony A77 II

$22995
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Leica S2 vs Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1021
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S2

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$22995
Medium format

$16900
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Leica S2 vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Nikon D7200

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$1021
APS-C

Lens selection
Built-in Wi-Fi

$16900
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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