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Leica C vs Nikon D3200

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3300
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Leica C vs Nikon D3200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Leica C and Nikon D3200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and D3200 (24MP) and the C (1/1.7") and D3200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was brought out 14 months later than the D3200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica C being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the C grades versus the D3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon D3200

 C D3200 
LaunchedSeptember 2013July 2012More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Leica C

 D3200 C 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica C and Nikon D3200

 C D3200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica C enjoys outside 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 D3200 has proportions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the C against the D3200.

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and D3200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and D3200.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3200 will deliver more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer C is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Nikon D3200
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography advice
Nikon D3200 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Nikon D3200
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
65
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Nikon D3200
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3200 Vlogging highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
27
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica C vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Nikon D3200
 Leica CNikon D3200
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica C Nikon D3200
Also called as Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-09-08 2012-07-25
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1131
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 540 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $530