Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S9300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S9300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 months later than the S9300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outer dimensions 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 S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the S9300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and S9300 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and S9300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S9300 will offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.