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Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The S100 was announced 9 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S100 scores vs the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 S100 
IntroducedSeptember 2012December 2011More recent by 9 months
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S100 and Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 S100 D-Lux 6 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 vs the D-Lux 6.
Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and D-Lux 6.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon S100 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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 manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography info
32
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon S100 Travel photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
61
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
64
 good battery power (330 shots)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than competition (298g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
57
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (330 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
36
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competition (298g)
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Canon S100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot S100Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Leica D-Lux 6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 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 surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
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
Cost at launch $429 $1,600