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Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A800 versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the A800 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A800 was released 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 we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A800 matches up vs the D-Lux 6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 A800 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon A800

 D-Lux 6 A800 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k115kSharper screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Leica D-Lux 6

 A800 D-Lux 6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A800 compared to the D-Lux 6.

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and D-Lux 6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A800 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
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comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
29
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (300 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
55
great battery (300 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (298g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
27
great battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
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comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot A800Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $1,600