Canon A3300 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3300 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A3300 IS was brought out 20 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3300 IS grades vs the D-Lux 6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS features 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) and 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS versus the D-Lux 6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and D-Lux 6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3300 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon A3300 IS will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.