Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and L610 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and L610 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The D-Lux 6 was launched 2 months later than the L610 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the L610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon L610
D-Lux 6 | L610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Leica D-Lux 6
L610 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L610
D-Lux 6 | L610 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the L610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and L610 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and L610.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L610 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | 330 images | 120 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,600 | $150 |