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Leica C vs Nikon S32

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Leica C vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Leica C vs Nikon S32 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica C versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively similar but the C (1/1.7") and S32 (1/3") offer different sensor size.

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The C was released 5 months prior to the S32 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C grades versus the S32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S32

 C S32 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Leica C

 S32 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S32

 C S32 
LaunchedSeptember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica C vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C provides outer measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Leica C versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the C against the S32.

Leica C vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C and S32.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S32 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Leica C vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S32 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography details
Nikon S32 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography details
Nikon S32 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
weather sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography features
Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging details
Nikon S32 Vlogging details
39
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Leica C vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S32
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C Nikon Coolpix S32
Also called as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-09-08 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $180