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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon P7800

 D-Lux 6 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 P7800 D-Lux 6 
RevealedNovember 2013September 2012Fresher by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P7800

 D-Lux 6 P7800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

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

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography info
Nikon P7800 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography factors
Nikon P7800 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
64
great battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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good battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Nikon P7800
32
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (298g)
75
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P7800
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 10.00 m
Flash options 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
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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 399 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,600 $550