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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was unveiled 14 months before the D-Lux 6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Leica D-Lux 6

 SD4500 IS D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 D-Lux 6 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Leica D-Lux 6

 SD4500 IS D-Lux 6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the D-Lux 6.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and D-Lux 6 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The SD4500 IS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (330 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
good battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Leica D-Lux 6
Alternate name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $1,600