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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S630 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 20 months later than the S630 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S630

 D-LUX 5 S630 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 S630 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S630

 D-LUX 5 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the S630.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and S630 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and S630.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S630 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
Nikon S630 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (271g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging advice
Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S630
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $799 $240