Leica X vs Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica X and the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica X was introduced in September 2014 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj was introduced in August 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica X Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,500 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica X
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica X and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj.

      PROS

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Leica X

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica X over Nikon Coolpix S1100pj.

      Leica X vs Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,500 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 4320 x 3240
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.7 vs f/3.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/1.7 vs f/5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 20 cm vs 30 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output vs

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      Leica X-U
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Leica X1
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      OM System TG-7
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony H90
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic LS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon ELPH 115 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Nikon AW100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A100
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sigma DP1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      46 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      Nikon S1100pj
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S1100pj over Leica X.

      Leica X vs Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 20 cm vs 3 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Lighter 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz) vs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

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      Nikon S1000pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S1200pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Nikon L120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Casio EX-100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon SX740 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica X Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,5001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Leica X Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Built-in Microphone
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Leica X and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix S1100pj also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Leica X features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,500. Nikon Coolpix S1100pj features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Leica X can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S1100pj is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Leica X

      Leica X has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Leica X comes with BP-DC8 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica X, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. Leica X can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Nikon Coolpix S1100pj..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica X body has dimensions of 133 x 73 x 78 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.07") and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj body has dimensions of 101 x 68 x 24 mm (3.98 x 2.68 x 0.94"). Leica X weighs 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz).

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      133 mm

      73 mm

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      101 mm

      68 mm

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      73 mm

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      68 mm

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      78 mm

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      24 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica X and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      Leica X and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      POOR
      46
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      71
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica X and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and give them scores of 53 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      POOR
      54
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      POOR
      51
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      27
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica X

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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