Canon A2500 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2500 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2500 was brought out 5 months later than the D-Lux 6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2500 matches up versus the D-Lux 6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 and the D-Lux 6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and D-Lux 6 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and D-Lux 6.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2500 will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.