Canon SD1300 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very well matched but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SD1300 IS was released 3 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades against the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon SD1300 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the D-Lux 6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1300 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SD1300 IS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.