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Canon G16 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
85 Imaging
38 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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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
49
 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
44
 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