Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon AW110

Here, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and AW110 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 9 months earlier than the AW110 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the AW110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the AW110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and AW110 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and AW110.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon AW110 will render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.