Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L110

Below, we are reviewing the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the L110 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and L110 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 2 years later than the L110 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the L110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Nikon Coolpix L110. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the L110.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and L110 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and L110.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L110 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.