Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610
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![Leica D-Lux 6 front Leica D-Lux 6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-D-Lux-6/Leica-D-Lux-6-front.jpg)
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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
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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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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |