Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100
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![Leica D-LUX 5 front Leica D-LUX 5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-D-LUX-5/Leica-D-LUX-5-front.jpg)
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41 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
- Updated by Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S9100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 10 months before the S9100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S9100
D-LUX 5 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Leica D-LUX 5
S9100 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S9100
D-LUX 5 | S9100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides 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) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the S9100.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S9100 is 88 and 91 respectively.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S9100.
All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S9100 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $799 | $329 |