Leica S2 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S1200pj Review.

Detailed specifications
Leica S2
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Leica S3 S2 vs S3
General
Model Number:	S2	S1200pj
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$22995.00	$429.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2009-09-30	2011-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	49.7 oz (1,410 g) includes batteries	6.6 oz (186 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm)	4.2 x 2.5 x 0.9 in. (107 x 63 x 23 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Kodak KAF-37500
Effective Megapixels:	37.5	14.1
Sensor Format:	Medium format	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	1350mm² (45.00mm x 30.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.00 microns	1.43 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	0.8x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2)	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG)	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1280x720 (30)
Movie File Format:		.MOV (H.264)
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica S bayonet	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Zoom-Nikkor VR lens; 13 elements in 9 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):		5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:		5.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.9 or 7.8 (wide) / f/5.8 or ?? (tele); 2 step ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:		No
Normal Focus Range:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Single or continuous, TTL with central cross-hair sensor	Contrast Detection with Face-Priority AF (Auto 9-area, center, manual selection, subject tracking)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder w/ 0.86x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	1.08x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.86x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1250
Minimum ISO (native):	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80-1250	Auto (80-800), Fix Range Auto (80-200, 80-400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	No	Yes
White Balance Settings:
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 32 sec	1/1500 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-field (five fields), center-weighted integral, 3.5% spot	256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:		10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	Raw (Adobe .DNG)
Movie File Format:		.MOV (H.264)
Included Memory:	No memory included	94.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	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:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Cabled	Wireless IR
Connections (extended):	X-sync, SCA3002, remote release

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
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):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4V, 2150mAh	Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x 7.4V, 2150mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle remote control software	ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, PC-PJ Transfer CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Has 1GB buffer memory and MAESTRO image processor, allowing burst shooting at 1.5 fps for at least eight Raw images. Raw+JPEG mode can optionally store Raw files to CompactFlash and JPEG files to SD card. Has no low-pass filter, with moire instead being removed solely by software. Top panel includes a color Organic LED status display. Die-cast magnesium body is resistant to dust / splashing water.	VR Image Stabilization, 20‐lumen internal projector, works with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, Special Effects and Filter Effects. Available in black and pink.