Canon SX230 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX230 HS and Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 14 months prior to the D-Lux 6 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS grades vs the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the D-Lux 6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and D-Lux 6 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and D-Lux 6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX230 HS will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.