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Leica CL vs Nikon A10

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Leica CL and Nikon A10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the CL (24MP) and A10 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and A10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The CL was unveiled 23 months later than the A10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CL matches up against the A10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Nikon A10

 CL A10 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2016Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Leica CL

 A10 CL 

Common features in the Leica CL and Nikon A10

 CL A10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica CL enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL versus the A10.

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL and A10 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and A10.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica CL will resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent CL should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography features
Nikon A10 Portrait photography features
73
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography details
Nikon A10 Street photography details
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography features
Nikon A10 Sports photography features
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/25,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica CL
Travel photography with Nikon A10
66
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography factors
Nikon A10 Landscape photography factors
69
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging info
Nikon A10 Vlogging info
33
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
30
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Nikon A10
 Leica CLNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica CL Nikon Coolpix A10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-11-21 2016-01-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6014 x 4014 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $3,799 $90