Leica C vs Nikon S800c

Lets look more closely at the Leica C vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and S800c (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was launched 8 months after the S800c so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the C scores against the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The complete galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica C provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the C and the S800c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C and S800c is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and S800c.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S800c will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger C will have an edge in sensor technology.