Canon SX400 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 23 months later than the D-Lux 6 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS grades vs the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Leica D-Lux 6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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).

See the Canon SX400 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the D-Lux 6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and D-Lux 6 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and D-Lux 6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX400 IS will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.