Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon S800c
| D-Lux 6 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 819k | Sharper display (+101k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Leica D-Lux 6
| S800c | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S800c
| D-Lux 6 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | February 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon 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 |