Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D7200

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica C-Lux versus Nikon D7200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the C-Lux (1") and D7200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was launched 3 years after the D7200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the C-Lux scores versus the D7200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux & Nikon D7200. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Nikon D7200 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux features outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the C-Lux against the D7200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and D7200 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C-Lux and D7200.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C-Lux because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D7200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent C-Lux will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.