Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S6200

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 13 months after the S6200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider 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") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the S6200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and S6200 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and S6200.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S6200 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.