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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A3000 IS was revealed 3 years before the D-Lux 6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores versus the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon A3000 IS

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 A3000 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 A3000 IS D-Lux 6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS and the D-Lux 6.
Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and D-Lux 6 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and D-Lux 6.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The A3000 IS includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
41
 you can focus manually
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Street photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography details
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
50
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than competition (298g)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
57
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.4)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.4)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition (298g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $1,600