Canon A2300 vs Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A2300 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
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Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A2300 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A2300 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2300 scores versus the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Canon A2300 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| A2300 | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon A2300
| D-Lux 6 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
| Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Leica D-Lux 6
| A2300 | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the D-Lux 6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and D-Lux 6 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and D-Lux 6.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2300 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Leica |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Leica D-Lux 6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 298 grams (0.66 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photos | 330 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $139 | $1,600 |