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Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon D20 and Leica D-Lux 6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively close but the D20 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The D20 was manufactured 10 months after the D-Lux 6 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the D20 scores against the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 D20 D-Lux 6 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2012More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon D20

 D-Lux 6 D20 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Leica D-Lux 6

 D20 D-Lux 6 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 and the D-Lux 6.

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and D-Lux 6 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D20 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon D20 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent D20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography features
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography features
33
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (330 shots)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery life (330 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (330 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Canon D20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot D20Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $1,600