Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A2100 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 4 years before the D-Lux 6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2100 IS scores versus the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has got outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the D-Lux 6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and D-Lux 6.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2100 IS will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.