Leica C vs Nikon S5200

The following is a complete assessment of the Leica C versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The C was launched 8 months after the S5200 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the C grades versus the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C has outer measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the C compared to the S5200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C and S5200.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S5200 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger C should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.