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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
Nikon S33
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S33

 D-Lux 6 S33 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 S33 D-Lux 6 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2012Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S33

 D-Lux 6 S33 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
33
decent MP (13MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
Nikon S33 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Nikon S33
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 shots)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (330 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
weather proofing
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S33 Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Nikon S33
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relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (298g)
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S33
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix S33
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