Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Nikon S800c

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Nikon S800c, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the S800c (16MP) is fairly similar but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and S800c (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was announced 20 months after the S800c making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up vs the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has proportions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Nikon S800c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the S800c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and S800c is 82 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and S800c.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S800c will offer more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux Typ 109 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.