Canon S95 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon S95 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The S95 was launched 22 months before the D-Lux 6 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S95 grades against the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S95 provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S95 against the D-Lux 6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and D-Lux 6.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.