Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S33 (1/3.1") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 years earlier than the S33 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S33
D-Lux 6 | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Leica D-Lux 6
S33 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | September 2012 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S33
D-Lux 6 | S33 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the S33.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and S33 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and S33.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S33 will render extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3.1" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.7 x 3.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 4.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 298 gr (0.66 lb) | 221 gr (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,600 | $150 |