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Leica CL vs Nikon AW110

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
Photography Glossary

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica CL and Nikon AW110, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and AW110 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The CL was announced 4 years later than the AW110 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CL scores vs the AW110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Nikon AW110

 CL AW110 
ReleasedNovember 2017July 2013More recent by 54 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Leica CL

 AW110 CL 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Leica CL and Nikon AW110

 CL AW110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica CL features exterior measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CL vs the AW110.

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and AW110 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and AW110.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica CL will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher CL will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica CL
Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
73
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography features
Nikon AW110 Street photography features
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography features
Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica CL
Travel photography with Nikon AW110
66
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography highlights
69
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica CL vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Nikon AW110
 Leica CLNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica CL Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2017-11-21 2013-07-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6014 x 4014 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $3,799 $250