Canon A4000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A4000 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
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2012
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched September 2012
- Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A4000 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A4000 IS was introduced 7 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A4000 IS scores vs the D-Lux 6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Canon A4000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Leica D-Lux 6
| A4000 IS | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon A4000 IS
| D-Lux 6 | A4000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
| A4000 IS | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS versus the D-Lux 6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and D-Lux 6.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon A4000 IS will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Leica D-Lux 6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 175 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $199 | $1,600 |