Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon D3S

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon D3S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the D3S (12MP) is fairly close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and D3S (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 2 years after the D3S which is a fairly large gap 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 D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the D3S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon D3S. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon D3S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3S has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon D3S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the D3S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and D3S is 86 and 51 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and D3S.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3S will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have an edge in sensor tech.