Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810
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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 L810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched September 2012
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Launched February 2012
- Later Model is Nikon L820
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon L810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 8 months after the L810 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon L810
D-Lux 6 | L810 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Leica D-Lux 6
L810 | D-Lux 6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L810
D-Lux 6 | L810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got external 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 L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon L810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the L810.
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 size comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and L810 is 86 and 74 respectively.
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and L810.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L810 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street 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 L810 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.2 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 430 grams (0.95 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,600 | $280 |