Leica CL vs Nikon A10
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Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Nikon Coolpix A10. The full galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Nikon A10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Nikon A10
CL | A10 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | January 2016 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Leica CL
A10 | CL |
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Common features in the Leica CL and Nikon A10
CL | A10 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Leica CL and Nikon A10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL and A10 is 82 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Leica CL vs Nikon A10 Specifications
Leica CL | Nikon Coolpix A10 | |
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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 |