Leica C vs Nikon AW100

Its time to look closer at the Leica C vs Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and AW100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was revealed 2 years later than the AW100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the C grades against the AW100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica C comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the C and the AW100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and AW100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon AW100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger C is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.