Canon N vs Leica D-Lux 6

Let's look closer at the Canon N versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty similar but the N (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The N was announced 4 months later than the D-Lux 6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N scores vs the D-Lux 6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N comes with exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon N versus Leica D-Lux 6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the N against the D-Lux 6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and D-Lux 6.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon N will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.