Leica C-Lux vs Nikon A

On this page, we are matching up the Leica C-Lux and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and A (16MP) and the C-Lux (1") and A (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was unveiled 5 years after the A which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the C-Lux matches up vs the A in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C-Lux & Nikon Coolpix A. The full galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Nikon A Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica C-Lux enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon A has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Leica C-Lux and Nikon A in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the C-Lux compared to the A.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and A is 85 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C-Lux and A.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C-Lux using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica C-Lux will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent C-Lux provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.