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Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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 N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The N100 was released 16 months after the D-Lux 6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N100 matches up against the D-Lux 6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 N100 D-Lux 6 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2012More modern by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon N100

 D-Lux 6 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Leica D-Lux 6

 N100 D-Lux 6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the N100 against the D-Lux 6.

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and D-Lux 6 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and D-Lux 6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon N100 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger N100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography highlights
65
better than average battery (330 per charge)
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (289g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
great battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Canon N100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot N100Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $1,600