Leica C vs Nikon L110
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Leica C vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica C vs Nikon L110 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Nikon Coolpix L110. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon L110
C | L110 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Leica C
L110 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Nikon L110
C | L110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Leica C | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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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 |