Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S9500

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S9500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 4 months before the S9500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the S9500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and S9500 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and S9500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.