Canon G12 vs Leica D-Lux 6
Portability
83 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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83 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Canon G12 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs
Canon G12
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Leica D-Lux 6
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon G12 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was launched 20 months prior to the D-Lux 6 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G12 grades versus the D-Lux 6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| G12 | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon G12
| D-Lux 6 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Leica D-Lux 6
| G12 | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G12 vs the D-Lux 6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and D-Lux 6 is 83 and 86 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and D-Lux 6.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The older G12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography highlights
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography info
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (401g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298 grams)
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Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Canon G12 Travel photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography information
great battery life (370 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (401 grams)
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than others (298 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Leica |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Leica D-Lux 6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $1,600 |
