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Comparison of Leica C-LUX 3 and Nikon Coolpix S5100 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica C-LUX 3 ×
Nikon Coolpix S5100 ×
General
ModelLeica C-LUX 3Nikon Coolpix S5100
BrandLeicaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberC-LUX 3S5100
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9697
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5257
Weight (g)126115
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color 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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEG.AVI (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 7 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lens elementsZoom-NIKKOR lens; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 125.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 22.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.15 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point with face detection and trackingContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF, Auto (9-area), Center or Manual selection (99 focus areas)
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)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (100 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (100-400, 100-800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • halogen lighting
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple224-segment maxtrix, 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, Baby118 Scene Modes
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
-
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 6.0m, Tele: 1.0 - 2.8m (ISO Auto)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.) [T]: 0.7 to 2.5m (2ft. 4in. to 8ft.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5032
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
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280200
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary 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-
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-4-way VR Image Stabilization System with new tripod detection function found on premium NIKKOR lenses, Scene Auto Selector



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