Canon A3400 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A3400 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
- Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A3400 IS was released 7 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3400 IS matches up against the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Leica D-Lux 6
| A3400 IS | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon A3400 IS
| D-Lux 6 | A3400 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
| A3400 IS | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS and the D-Lux 6.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and D-Lux 6 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and D-Lux 6.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3400 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A3400 IS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Leica D-Lux 6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 298g (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 180 shots | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $230 | $1,600 |