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Leica D-Lux 3 vs Nikon Z6

    4.17 in
    1.02 in
    Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera
    Leica D-Lux 3
      5.28 in
      3.96 in
      Nikon Z6 Digital Camera
      Nikon Z6
      Available colors
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      Leica D-LUX 3 review, find out how the D-LUX 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
      The Leica D-LUX 3 ($899) is a 10.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. It has a slightly bigger size that many other compact cameras, so it doesn't really fit in your pocket, but carrying it around with the stylish vintage leather case (optional) makes you feel classy.Read more
      Does a Leica by any other name smell as sweet? See how the D-Lux 3 compares to its less-expensive Panasonic twin, the Lumix DMC-LX2.Read more
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      4.7 out of 5
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      4.2 out of 5
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Sensor typeCCDCMOS

      Image

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      ISO
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • Auto
      • 100
      • 51200
      • Auto
      ISO minimum100100
      ISO maximum160051200
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • TIFF
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Minimum aperture2.822
      Maximum aperture2.822
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Screen size2.8 in3.2 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
      Touch screennoyes
      Live viewnoyes
      ViewfinderNoneElectronic

      Photography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Flash off
      • Flash on
      • Manual
      • Slow sync

      Videography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px3840 x 2160 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeHD4K Ultra HD
      Supported video file formatsMJPEG
      • H.264
      • MOV
      • MP4
      • MPEG-4

      Design

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Body typeCompactSLR
      Colour of productSilverBlack

      Dimensions

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Weight6.53 oz20.64 oz
      Width4.17 in5.28 in
      Height1.02 in3.96 in
      Depth2.28 in2.66 in

      Storage

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Compatible memory cardsSDXQD
      Memory slots11

      Power

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      HDMInoyes
      USB version2.0
      3.2 Gen 1
      PictBridgeyesyes
      NFCnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes

      Other features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
      GPSnoyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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