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Leica C vs Nikon S620

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Leica C vs Nikon S620 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
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Leica C vs Nikon S620 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica C vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the C (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was launched 4 years after the S620 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the C scores versus the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S620

 C S620 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2009Newer by 56 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Leica C

 S620 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S620

 C S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Leica C vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica C enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the C vs the S620.

Leica C vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C and S620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and S620.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The C offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent C is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica C vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography info
Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography details
Nikon S620 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Nikon S620
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Nikon S620
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging features
Nikon S620 Vlogging features
39
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica C vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S620
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C Nikon Coolpix S620
Otherwise known as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,299 $37