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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
Nikon L610
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon L610

 D-Lux 6 L610 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 L610 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L610

 D-Lux 6 L610 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (298 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography features
Nikon L610 Sports photography features
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
Nikon L610 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average (298g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (240g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (298 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L610
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix L610
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