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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.

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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.

Leica S2 and Credit Card sensor measures
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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.

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Sensor Characteristics
#   Camera
Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
1.
 
Leica S2 Medium Format 37.5 7500 5000none23.912.5222482
2.
 
Canon 1Ds Mark III Full Frame 21.0 5616 3744none24.012.0166380
3.
 
Leica S3 Medium Format 64.0 9800 65334K/24p25.614.4314398
4.
 
Leica S-E Typ 006 Medium Format 37.5 7500 5000none25.113.7276393
5.
 
Leica S Typ 007 Medium Format 37.5 7500 50004K/24p25.113.7276393
6.
 
Leica S Typ 006 Medium Format 37.5 7500 5000none23.912.282476
7.
 
Leica S1 Medium Format 26.4 5140 5140none........
8.
 
Nikon D3S Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832720/24p23.512.0325382
9.
 
Nikon D3X Full Frame 24.4 6048 4032none24.713.7199288
10.
 
Nikon D3 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832none23.512.2229081
11.
 
Pentax 645D Medium Format 39.5 7264 5440none24.612.6126282
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Further information on the sensor in the Leica S2 and the camera's operation can be found in the camera manual.

In the United States, the S2 was initially launched in September 2008 at a price of $22,995.

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Camera to camera comparisons

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    Specifications Summary
    Camera Model Leica S2
    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 Aidno Peaking Feature
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 1.5 shutter flaps/s
    Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations
    Silent Shootingno E-Shutter
    Time Lapse Photographyno 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 SealingWeathersealed 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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