Canon SX210 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SX210 IS was announced 3 years prior to the D-Lux 6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the D-Lux 6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS vs the D-Lux 6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and D-Lux 6 is 90 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and D-Lux 6.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.