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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 4 months earlier than the S800c so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S800c

 D-Lux 6 S800c 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k819kSharper display (+101k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Leica D-Lux 6

 S800c D-Lux 6 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S800c

 D-Lux 6 S800c 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S800c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the S800c.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and S800c is 86 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and S800c.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S800c will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Nikon S800c
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (140 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (140 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (140 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging information
Nikon S800c Vlogging information
32
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S800c
 Leica D-Lux 6Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 140 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,600 $290