Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5200
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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On this page, we are contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
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Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S5200
| D-Lux 6 | S5200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| S5200 | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S5200
| D-Lux 6 | S5200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the S5200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and S5200 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and S5200.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S5200 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 160 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $1,600 | $130 |