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Leica C vs Nikon S6100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica C vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and S6100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was announced 2 years later than the S6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the C scores versus the S6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S6100

 C S6100 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2011Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Leica C

 S6100 C 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S6100

 C S6100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C offers physical 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 S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Leica C vs Nikon S6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the C compared to the S6100.

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and S6100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S6100 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer C is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography advice
Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
39
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S6100
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C Nikon Coolpix S6100
Also Known as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-08 2011-02-09
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,299 $195