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Leica C vs Nikon S5100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Leica C
(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
Nikon S5100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S5100

 C S5100 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2010Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Leica C

 S5100 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S5100

 C S5100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica C vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography info
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography features
Nikon S5100 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography info
Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography features
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging features
Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Leica C vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S5100
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S5100
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