Canon D30 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon D30 and Leica D-Lux 6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very close but the D30 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D30 was unveiled 18 months later than the D-Lux 6 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D30 scores versus the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Leica D-Lux 6. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D30 compared to the D-Lux 6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D-Lux 6 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon D30 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.