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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S6300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 16 months prior to the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S6300

 D-LUX 5 S6300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 S6300 D-LUX 5 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S6300

 D-LUX 5 S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the S6300.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and S6300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and S6300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S6300 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
Nikon S6300 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (271g)
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S6300
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 gr (0.60 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $799 $200