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Leica

Leica S2

Camera

The sensor, in perspective.

Capture area at a shared scale. The dashed outline is a 36 × 24 mm full-frame reference.

Cameras

Leica S2

Sensor area indexGeometric · full frame = 100
156.3
Active dimensions
45 × 30 mm
Active area
1,350 mm²
Crop factor
0.80 ×
Area vs full frame
0.64 stops

The index is calculated from area, assuming equal scene illumination, f-number and exposure time. It is not a low-light test or an image-quality score: lens transmission, quantum efficiency, noise and processing are not included. A crop mode changes the area used, not the physical sensor.

Dynamic range ≠ EV operating range. Autofocus and metering limits describe operating conditions. Manufacturer HDR claims appear separately below; independent dynamic-range measurements require a matched test method, ISO and noise threshold.

Sensor specifications

Reference active width
45 mm
Reference active height
30 mm
Sensor technology
CCD
Reference capture area
3:2 Open Gate (Full sensor)

Capture & exposure

Camera family
Photo
Shutter
Mechanical / Electronic

Capture modes

  • 3:2 Open Gate (Full sensor)
    Active height
    30 mm
    Active width
    45 mm
    Horizontal pixels
    7,500 px
    Vertical pixels
    5,000 px