Reasons to choose C-LUX 1
Released in 2006, C-LUX 1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica C-LUX 1
vs Nikon Coolpix L16
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
C-LUX 125 mm²
Coolpix L16- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-LUX 1 and Coolpix L16 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C-LUX 1MetricCoolpix L16
6 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
132 gWeight125 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The C-LUX 1 and Coolpix L16 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L16 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L16 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L16 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix L16
Released in 2008, Coolpix L16 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.