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Leica C vs Nikon S6000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Leica C vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica C and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very similar but the C (1/1.7") and S6000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was released 3 years later than the S6000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the C grades against the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S6000

 C S6000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013February 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Leica C

 S6000 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S6000

 C S6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Leica C comes with 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 S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Leica C and Nikon S6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the C compared to the S6000.

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and S6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C and S6000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S6000 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern C will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography information
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography features
Nikon S6000 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography info
Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography features
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging features
Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Leica C vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S6000
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C Nikon Coolpix S6000
Also called as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 195 gr (0.43 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $300