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Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Introduced June 2018
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
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Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and D70s (6MP) and the C-Lux (1") and D70s (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The C-Lux was introduced 13 years later than the D70s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D70s being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the C-Lux scores versus the D70s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Nikon D70s

 C-Lux D70s 
ReleasedJune 2018April 2005Fresher by 160 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1240k130kCrisper display (+1110k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Leica C-Lux

 D70s C-Lux 

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Nikon D70s

 C-Lux D70s 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the C-Lux versus the D70s.

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and D70s is 85 and 61 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and D70s.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C-Lux having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Leica C-Lux will provide you with greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher C-Lux should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux Portrait photography info
Nikon D70s Portrait photography info
65
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
53
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux Street photography features
Nikon D70s Street photography features
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
fixed screen
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography details
Nikon D70s Sports photography details
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography details
Nikon D70s Travel photography details
75
great battery pack (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
43
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography details
Nikon D70s Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging highlights
Nikon D70s Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Nikon D70s
 Leica C-LuxNikon D70s
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C-Lux Nikon D70s
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-06-10 2005-04-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 pounds) 679 grams (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 529
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,050 $700