Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon A1000

Lets look more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon A1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and A1000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 7 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the A1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and A1000 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and A1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon A1000 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.