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Leica C vs Nikon L110

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Leica C vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Other Name is Typ112
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
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Leica C vs Nikon L110 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica C versus Nikon L110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the C (1/1.7") and L110 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was manufactured 3 years later than the L110 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the C scores against the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon L110

 C L110 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Leica C

 L110 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon L110

 C L110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica C vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica C provides external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Leica C versus Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the C and the L110.

Leica C vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C and L110 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C and L110.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The C features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger C will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography info
Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C
Street photography with Nikon L110
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography highlights
Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Nikon L110
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography features
Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging details
Nikon L110 Vlogging details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Leica C vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon L110
 Leica CNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica C Nikon Coolpix L110
Also called Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-09-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 406 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $280