Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D2X

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica C-Lux vs Nikon D2X, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and D2X (12MP) and the C-Lux (1") and D2X (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The C-Lux was released 13 years after the D2X which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the C-Lux matches up vs the D2X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux and Nikon D2X. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Nikon D2X Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2X has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C-Lux versus the D2X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and D2X is 85 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and D2X.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C-Lux due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica C-Lux will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger C-Lux provides an advantage in sensor innovation.