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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was announced 3 years after the S620 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the S620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S620

 D-Lux 6 S620 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009Newer by 45 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 S620 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S620

 D-Lux 6 S620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) and the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the S620.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and S620 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and S620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S620 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (298 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Nikon S620 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average (298 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
Nikon S620 Vlogging features
32
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (298g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S620
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,600 $37