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Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86 Imaging
34 Features
60 Overall
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Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon S110 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S110 was released about the same time to the D-Lux 6 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S110 grades against the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Leica D-Lux 6

          

          

            
 S110 D-Lux 6 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon S110

          

          

            
 D-Lux 6 S110 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon S110 and Leica D-Lux 6

          

          

            
 S110 D-Lux 6 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S110 against the D-Lux 6.
Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and D-Lux 6.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon S110 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

            Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
40
 has manual focus
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon S110 Street photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography details
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S110 Sports photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 bad battery power (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
64
 boasts focus via touch
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse function
 bad battery power (200 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
64
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S110 Landscape photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
50
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 bad battery power (200 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
57
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S110 Vlogging features
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
37
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Canon S110 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot S110Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $1,600