What is the pixel pitch of the Leica S1?
The Leica S1 Pro provides 26.4 megapixels from a medium format sensor. This pixel density gives rise to a size of the individual pixel of 7.01µm.
The pixel size or pixel pitch can be calculated by dividing the sensor area by the pixel count and then taking the square root. In particular, the sensor in the Leica S1 measures 36.0mm in width and 36.0mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 1 296 mm2. Moreover, the S1 has 5 140 horizontal pixels and 5 140 vertical pixels, for a total of 26.4 megapixels. Then, the size (height or width) of each individual pixel can be calculated as the square root of the ratio of the sensor area (1 296 mm2) to the MP count (26 419 600).
Larger pixels provide advantages with respect to gathering light, particularly in low-light situations. Large pixels notably have a better signal to noise ratio, meaning that they can better differentiate between incoming photons and the noisy signals that the internal processes of the camera create. As a result, big pixels are particularly helpful to the photographer when shooting with high ISO settings.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Leica S1 to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
# | Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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1. | Leica S1 | Medium Format | 26.4 | 5140 | 5140 | none | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
2. | Canon RP | Full Frame | 26.0 | 6240 | 4160 | 4K/30p | 24.3 | 11.9 | 2977 | 85 | |
3. | Canon SL3 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/25p | 23.9 | 13.4 | 1791 | 82 | |
4. | Fujifilm X-T30 | APS-C | 26.0 | 6240 | 4160 | 4K/30p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 1895 | 83 | |
5. | Leica M-E Typ 240 | Full Frame | 23.7 | 5952 | 3976 | 1080/25p | 25.2 | 14.2 | 2821 | 94 | |
6. | Leica CL | APS-C | 24.1 | 6014 | 4014 | 4K/30p | 24.0 | 13.3 | 1788 | 82 | |
7. | Leica TL2 | APS-C | 24.1 | 6014 | 4014 | 4K/30p | 23.9 | 13.3 | 1753 | 82 | |
8. | Leica Q Typ 116 | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.3 | 12.7 | 2221 | 85 | |
9. | Leica S2 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | none | 23.9 | 12.5 | 2224 | 82 | |
10. | Sony A6400 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | 24.0 | 13.6 | 1431 | 83 | |
11. | Sony A6100 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | 24.1 | 13.6 | 1947 | 84 | |
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. |
In the United States, the S1 was initially launched in August 1996 at a price of $21,490.
Camera to camera comparisons
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Camera Model | Leica S1 | |
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Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
Camera Lens | Leica R mount lenses | |
Launch Date | August 1996 | |
Launch Price | USD 21 490 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CCD | |
Sensor Format | Medium Format Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 36.0 x 36.0 mm | |
Sensor Area | 1 296 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 50.9 mm | |
Crop Factor | 0.85x | |
Sensor Resolution | 26.4 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 5 140 x 5 140 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 7.01 μm | |
Pixel Density | 2.04 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | no AA filter | |
Movie Capability | no Video | |
ISO Setting | 50 - 1 600 ISO | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
LCD Size | no LCD | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Continuous Shooting | 0.01 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
Storage Medium | External storage | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | no Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | no USB | |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Leica external power pack | |
Body Dimensions |
339 x 214 x 119 mm (13.3 x 8.4 x 4.7 in) |
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Camera Weight | 2 500 g (88.2 oz) |
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