Leica C vs Nikon S30

Its time to look more closely at the Leica C vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the C (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was manufactured 20 months after the S30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C matches up versus the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica C enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the C versus the S30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and S30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica C will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer C is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.