Nikon D60 vs Leica X2 Specifications

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APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D60
Leica X2

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D40X D40X vs D60
Successor:	Nikon D5000 D60 vs D5000
General
Model Number:	D60	X2
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.95	$1995.00
Street Price:		$1,499.00
Date Available:	2008-02-27	2012-05-10
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.2 oz (544 g) includes batteries	12.2 oz (345 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm)	4.9 x 2.7 x 2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.2	16.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	372.88mm² (23.60mm x 15.80mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.10 microns	4.79 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	65
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	562
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)	4944 x 3272 (16.2 MP, Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (.NEF)	JPEG, .DNG RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	n/a
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR	Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	36mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	24mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type	Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 diopter	Optional optical or EVF.
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.53x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	12500
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 1600; Hi-1=3200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset	Auto, halogen, daylight, flash, cloudy, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot	Smart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait
Self Timer:	2 to 20 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	Auto, flash exposure correction, red-eye correction, fill-in flash, slow sync, studio, 1st/2nd curtain sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe	Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.NEF)	.DNG RAW
Movie File Format:
Included Memory:	No memory included	110.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3 wireless
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.48
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.48
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	7
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100	8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.095 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.32 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.093 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		450 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL9	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Update to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie mode, eye sensor for turning the 2.5-inch LCD monitor off, customizable LCD monitor user interface (user wallpapers and color settings). Bundled with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens.