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Leica C vs Nikon S9300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as Typ112
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Leica C vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica C and Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and S9300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The C was brought out 14 months after the S9300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the C grades versus the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon S9300

 C S9300 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2012Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Leica C

 S9300 C 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon S9300

 C S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica C features physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Leica C and Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the C and the S9300.

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the C and S9300.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S9300 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger C will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography advice
Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
lighter than others (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica C vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon S9300
 Leica CNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica C Nikon Coolpix S9300
Also Known as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-09-08 2012-07-16
Body design 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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,299 $249