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Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon G16 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G16 was launched 15 months after the D-Lux 6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G16 matches up against the D-Lux 6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 G16 D-Lux 6 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2012More modern by 15 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon G16

 D-Lux 6 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Leica D-Lux 6

 G16 D-Lux 6 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G16 and the D-Lux 6.

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and D-Lux 6 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and D-Lux 6.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon G16 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G16 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
good battery life (330 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (298g)
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Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot G16Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Leica D-Lux 6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $499 $1,600