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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 3 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S1000pj

 D-Lux 6 S1000pj 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2009More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Leica D-Lux 6

 S1000pj D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S1000pj

 D-Lux 6 S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the S1000pj.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and S1000pj is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and S1000pj.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S1000pj will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography information
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography factors
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
64
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging factors
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S1000pj
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,600 $289