Leica X2 vs Nikon S6800

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Leica X2 vs Nikon S6800

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X2 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S6800 Review.

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Differences

Leica X2 advantages over Nikon S6800

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
12500 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S6800 advantages over Leica X2

Less expensive
$220 vs $1995 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
300 mm vs 36 mm
Capture objects farther away
Thinner
22 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
145g vs 345g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k 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
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 36 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
9.4 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X2

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Nikon S6800

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$147
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Sony WX150

Leica X2

Sony WX150

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica X2 vs Sony WX150

Nikon S6800

Sony WX150

$147
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$250
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Sony WX150

Compared to Fujifilm T550

Leica X2

Fujifilm T550

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$160
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica X2 vs Fujifilm T550

Nikon S6800

Fujifilm T550

$147
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$160
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Fujifilm T550

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2

Nikon Coolpix A

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Leica X2 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Nikon S6800

Nikon Coolpix A

$147
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica X2

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1499
APS-C

$1534
APS-C

Compare Leica X2 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon S6800

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$147
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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