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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and P310 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 3 months later than the P310 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the P310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon P310

 D-Lux 6 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 P310 D-Lux 6 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P310

 D-Lux 6 P310 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012June 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon P310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the P310.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and P310 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and P310.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon P310 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Nikon P310
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (330 shots)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
Nikon P310 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging details
Nikon P310 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (298g)
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P310
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-06-22
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand 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
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 298g (0.66 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,600 $700