Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800

Let's examine more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 14 months earlier than the P7800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P7800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the P7800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and P7800 is 86 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and P7800.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P7800 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.