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Comparison of Leica C-LUX 3 and Nikon Coolpix S600 [S]ave

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Leica C-LUX 3
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General
ModelLeica C-LUX 3Nikon Coolpix S600
BrandLeicaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberC-LUX 3S600
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9689
Width (mm)2223
Height (mm)5253
Weight (g)126149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
1Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2342(8.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
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Continuous-mode (fps)-1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 7 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lens elementsNikkor lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 125.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 22.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point with face detection and trackingContrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Manual (99-area manual selection)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; (high sensitivity mode: 100-2000)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • halogen lighting
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple224 segment matrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1Active Child, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 6.0m, Tele: 1.0 - 2.8m (ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.5m/1.6ft to 6.5m/21.3ft (W), 0.5m/1.6ft to 3.0m/9.8ft (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5045
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
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Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.08
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.48
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.67
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.19
Startup time (s)-1
Play -> record time (s)-1.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280190
Battery form factorProprietary1 x proprietary EN-EL10
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • windows xp sp2/vista; mac os x 10.39+
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Vibration Reduction (VR), Face Detection, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting.



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