Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5300

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S5300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 15 months earlier than the S5300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the S5300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and S5300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and S5300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S5300 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.