What is the sensor size of the Leica S2?
The Leica S2 is a digital camera that has a medium format sensor at its core. This imager measures 45.0mm in width and 30.0mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 1 350 mm2.
The S2 provides an image resolution of 37.5 megapixels, based on 7 500 horizontal pixels and 5 000 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 54.1mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 0.8. Thus, the Leica S2 is a medium-format camera, as its sensor is larger than a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Leica S2 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 S2 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | none | 23.9 | 12.5 | 2224 | 82 | |
2. | Canon 1Ds Mark III | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | none | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | |
3. | Leica S3 | Medium Format | 64.0 | 9800 | 6533 | 4K/24p | 25.6 | 14.4 | 3143 | 98 | |
4. | Leica S-E Typ 006 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | none | 25.1 | 13.7 | 2763 | 93 | |
5. | Leica S Typ 007 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | 4K/24p | 25.1 | 13.7 | 2763 | 93 | |
6. | Leica S Typ 006 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | none | 23.9 | 12.2 | 824 | 76 | |
7. | Leica S1 | Medium Format | 26.4 | 5140 | 5140 | none | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
8. | Nikon D3S | Full Frame | 12.1 | 4256 | 2832 | 720/24p | 23.5 | 12.0 | 3253 | 82 | |
9. | Nikon D3X | Full Frame | 24.4 | 6048 | 4032 | none | 24.7 | 13.7 | 1992 | 88 | |
10. | Nikon D3 | Full Frame | 12.1 | 4256 | 2832 | none | 23.5 | 12.2 | 2290 | 81 | |
11. | Pentax 645D | Medium Format | 39.5 | 7264 | 5440 | none | 24.6 | 12.6 | 1262 | 82 | |
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. |
In the United States, the S2 was initially launched in September 2008 at a price of $22,995.
Camera to camera comparisons
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Camera Model | Leica S2 | |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
Camera Lens | Leica S mount lenses | |
Launch Date | September 2008 | |
Launch Price | USD 22 995 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CCD | |
Sensor Format | Medium Format Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 45.0 x 30.0 mm | |
Sensor Area | 1 350 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 54.1 mm | |
Crop Factor | 0.8x | |
Sensor Resolution | 37.5 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 7 500 x 5 000 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 6.00 μm | |
Pixel Density | 2.78 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | no AA filter | |
Movie Capability | no Video | |
ISO Setting | 80 - 1 250 ISO | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 96% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.86x | |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 460k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 1.5 shutter flaps/s | |
Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
Storage Medium | CF or SDHC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
Battery Type | Leica BP-PRO1 power pack | |
Body Dimensions |
160 x 120 x 80 mm (6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in) |
|
Camera Weight | 1 410 g (49.7 oz) |
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