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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 years later than the S640 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the S640 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S640

 D-Lux 6 S640 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2009More recent by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 S640 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S640

 D-Lux 6 S640 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S640 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the S640.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and S640 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and S640.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S640 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography information
Nikon S640 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography information
Nikon S640 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Nikon S640 Sports photography details
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Nikon S640
32
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (298g)
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S640
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,600 $225