Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) vs Nikon Coolpix S2900

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and the Nikon Coolpix S2900, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) was introduced in September 2014 and Nikon Coolpix S2900 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Highlights

      • 12.8 MP Micro Four Thirds Sensor
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,760k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Nikon Coolpix S2900 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Nikon Coolpix S2900.

      PROS

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      •   Video Capture
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.8 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) over Nikon Coolpix S2900.

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) vs Nikon Coolpix S2900
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.7 vs f/3.2
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/6.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 250 shots

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S2900

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S2900 over Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) vs Nikon Coolpix S2900
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.8 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 4112 x 3088 vs 5152 x 3864
      Reachs More Telephoto 75 mm vs 130 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.1x vs 5x
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) vs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Nikon Coolpix S2900
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO25,6003,200
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Nikon Coolpix S2900
        Small SensorMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life300 shots250 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S2900 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S2900.

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) features a 12.8 megapixel Micro Four Thirds [] sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix S2900 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can take pictures up to 4112 x 3088 resolution. Nikon Coolpix S2900 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 510 x 2880, 3864 x 3864, 3848 x 2736, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S2900 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Nikon Coolpix S2900 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109), and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S2900. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S2900 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) body has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17") and Nikon Coolpix S2900 body has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S2900 weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz).

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      118 mm

      66 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Nikon Coolpix S2900

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Nikon Coolpix S2900 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      74
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Nikon Coolpix S2900 and give them scores of 68 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.8 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      BAD
      37
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      73
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      GOOD
      73
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

      Nikon Coolpix S2900

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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