Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX200 IS grades versus the D-Lux 6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the D-Lux 6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and D-Lux 6 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX200 IS will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.