Leica C vs Nikon S810c
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Leica C vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced September 2013
- Additionally Known as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Released April 2014

Leica C vs Nikon S810c Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica C and Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and S810c (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and S810c (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The C was introduced 7 months earlier than the S810c and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C matches up versus the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica C vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S810c
C | S810c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Leica C
S810c | C | |||
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Released | April 2014 | ![]() | September 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Display size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S810c
C | S810c | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica C vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica C has external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Leica C and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the C versus the S810c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C and S810c.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S810c will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Leica C | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica C | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Also called as | Typ112 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-09-08 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 | 1:1, 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 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 photos | 270 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,299 | $350 |