Leica C vs Nikon S32
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Leica C vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica C vs Nikon S32 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S32
C | S32 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Leica C
S32 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S32
C | S32 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | ![]() | February 2014 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Leica C | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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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 |