Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon D1X

Let's examine more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon D1X, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and D1X (5MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and D1X (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was announced 11 years later than the D1X and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the D1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon D1X. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon D1X Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with physical dimensions 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 D1X has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon D1X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the D1X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and D1X is 86 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and D1X.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica D-Lux 6 will offer you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.