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Leica C vs Nikon S810c

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica C vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Leica C
(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
Nikon S810c
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S810c

 C S810c 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Leica C

 S810c C 
ReleasedApril 2014September 2013More modern by 7 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S810c

 C S810c 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica C vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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

Leica C vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography info
Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography info
Nikon S810c Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (216g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography details
Nikon S810c Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (216 grams)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging features
Nikon S810c Vlogging features
39
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Leica C vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S810c
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S810c
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