Leica C-Lux vs Nikon Coolpix S7000 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

C-Lux vs Coolpix S7000 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Leica C-Lux vs Nikon Coolpix S7000 Specs

C-Lux

  • Introduced in June 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-360mm (15x), f3.3-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 111.2 x 66.4 x 45.2mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.8″)
  • 340g (11.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for C-Lux

Coolpix S7000

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-500mm (20x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 99.5 x 60 x 27.4mm³ (3.9″ x 2.4″ x 1.1″)
  • 161g (5.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix S7000

C-Lux vs Coolpix S7000: The sensors

The C-Lux features a 1″ sized sensor, while the Coolpix S7000 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the C-Lux is a lot larger than the Coolpix S7000’s chip at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Leica C-Lux

Leica C-Lux VS Nikon Coolpix S7000 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Leica C-Lux a better choice

C-Lux

Coolpix S7000
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 3
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 25600 ISO 125 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

370 210

Conclusion: Advantages of the C-Lux are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Leica are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the C-Lux is made easy by the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

The C-Lux scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix S7000

C-Lux

Coolpix S7000
Auto Focus points (4)

49 99
Weighs less (2)

340g
(11.0 oz.)		 161g
(5.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

334cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 164cm³
(10 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix S7000 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the lower weight than the C-Lux and the more compact size.

Yields 8 points for the Coolpix S7000.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

C-Lux

Coolpix S7000
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Leica C-Lux VS Nikon Coolpix S7000 Dimensions

Look at front view of the C-Lux and Coolpix S7000

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Leica C-Lux

Nikon Coolpix S7000

27
8

We recommend Leica C-Lux as better choice.