Canon SX130 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years before the D-Lux 6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the D-Lux 6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the D-Lux 6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and D-Lux 6 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX130 IS will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.