Canon A3100 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3100 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3100 IS grades vs the D-Lux 6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3100 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the D-Lux 6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and D-Lux 6 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon A3100 IS will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.