Canon A3200 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3200 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The A3200 IS was introduced 20 months prior to the D-Lux 6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3200 IS grades against the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements 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 A3200 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the D-Lux 6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and D-Lux 6.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon A3200 IS will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.