Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon D2X

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon D2X, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the D2X (12MP) is very close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and D2X (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 7 years later than the D2X and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the D2X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 & Nikon D2X. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Nikon D2X Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys exterior 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 D2X has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the D2X.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and D2X is 86 and 51 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and D2X.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D2X will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have an edge in sensor technology.