Leica C vs Nikon S6100
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Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S6100
C | S6100 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Leica C
S6100 | C | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S6100
C | S6100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica C vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Leica C | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |