Leica C vs Nikon L810
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Leica C vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Announced September 2013
- Other Name is Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820
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Here, we are reviewing the Leica C and Nikon L810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and L810 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe C was released 20 months after the L810 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the C scores vs the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon L810
| C | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 20 months | |
| Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Leica C
| L810 | C | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica C and Nikon L810
| C | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Leica C vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica C has exterior measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the C versus the L810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and L810 is 92 and 74 respectively.
Leica C vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and L810.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L810 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern C provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Leica C vs Nikon L810 Specifications
| Leica C | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica C | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
| Other name | Typ112 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.2fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 430 grams (0.95 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 300 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $1,299 | $280 |