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Leica C vs Nikon P7800

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Photography Glossary

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica C vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The C was brought out 2 months prior to the P7800 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the C matches up against the P7800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon P7800

 C P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Leica C

 P7800 C 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon P7800

 C P7800 
IntroducedSeptember 2013November 2013Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica C enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the C and the P7800.

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and P7800 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C and P7800.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography info
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C
Street photography with Nikon P7800
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
65
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography details
Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography information
Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography info
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7800 Vlogging highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competition in class (399g)
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Leica C vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon P7800
 Leica CNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C Nikon Coolpix P7800
Also referred to as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-08 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 399 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life 250 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,299 $550