Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S640 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D-LUX 5 was announced 14 months after the S640 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S640
| D-LUX 5 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| S640 | D-LUX 5 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S640
| D-LUX 5 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the S640.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S640 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S640.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S640 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
| Model | Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2009-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 model | - | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $799 | $225 |