Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S630

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 3 years after the S630 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix S630. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the S630.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and S630 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and S630.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S630 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.