Leica C vs Nikon S4300

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica C versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and S4300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The C was unveiled 20 months later than the S4300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the C matches up vs the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica C has external 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) while the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the C versus the S4300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and S4300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and S4300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S4300 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger C provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.