Canon A1200 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A1200 was introduced 20 months prior to the D-Lux 6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1200 scores versus the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the D-Lux 6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and D-Lux 6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A1200 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A1200 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.