Leica C vs Nikon S5100
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Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Revealed September 2013
- Additionally Known as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2010
Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Leica C versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly close but the C (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe C was unveiled 3 years after the S5100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the C matches up vs the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S5100
C | S5100 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | August 2010 | Newer by 38 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Leica C
S5100 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S5100
C | S5100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C has outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Leica C versus Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the C versus the S5100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and S5100.
Clearly, both cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The C uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher C provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Leica C | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica C | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Also Known as | Typ112 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-09-08 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,299 | $200 |