Canon SX260 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX260 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up against the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the D-Lux 6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and D-Lux 6 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and D-Lux 6.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX260 HS will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.