Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon D90

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon D90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the D90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and D90 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 years later than the D90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the D90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon D90. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides 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) while the Nikon D90 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon D90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the D90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and D90 is 86 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and D90.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D90 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.