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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 8 months before the P7700 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon P7700

 D-Lux 6 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 P7700 D-Lux 6 
ReleasedMay 2013September 2012More modern by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P7700

 D-Lux 6 P7700 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides outside 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 P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the P7700.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and P7700 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and P7700.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P7700 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography information
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Nikon P7700 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (330 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
great battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (392g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (330 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
75
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (392g)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P7700
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 392g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,600 $499