Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s
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Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C-Lux and Nikon D70s. The whole galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Nikon D70s
C-Lux | D70s | |||
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Released | June 2018 | April 2005 | Fresher by 160 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 130k | Crisper display (+1110k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Leica C-Lux
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Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Nikon D70s
C-Lux | D70s | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and D70s is 85 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D70s Specifications
Leica C-Lux | Nikon D70s | |
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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 |