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Leica C vs Nikon S6200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Typ112
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Leica C vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Leica C and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was brought out 2 years later than the S6200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the C grades versus the S6200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S6200

 C S6200 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Leica C

 S6200 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S6200

 C S6200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica C comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the C versus the S6200.

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C and S6200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C and S6200.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S6200 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher C will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Nikon S6200 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography advice
Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography info
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
39
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Leica C vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S6200
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica C Nikon Coolpix S6200
Also called Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-09-08 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,299 $229