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Leica C vs Nikon L26

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Leica C vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Leica C vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica C vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and L26 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and L26 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The C was launched 20 months later than the L26 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the C scores against the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon L26

 C L26 
RevealedSeptember 2013February 2012Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Leica C

 L26 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon L26

 C L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Leica C vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica C offers 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) whilst the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the C compared to the L26.

Leica C vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and L26.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon L26 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent C is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
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 L26
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Nikon L26
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging information
Nikon L26 Vlogging information
39
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Leica C vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon L26
 Leica CNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C Nikon Coolpix L26
Otherwise known as Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-09-08 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $70