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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 12 months later than the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony NEX-5N

 D-Lux 6 NEX-5N 
IntroducedSeptember 2012October 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Leica D-Lux 6

 NEX-5N D-Lux 6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony NEX-5N

 D-Lux 6 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the NEX-5N.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and NEX-5N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
58
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
64
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (460 per charge)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography factors
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony NEX-5N
 Leica D-Lux 6Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2011-10-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 330 photos 460 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,600 $550