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Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
80 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX510 HS versus Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 12 months after the D-Lux 6 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up against the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 SX510 HS D-Lux 6 
RevealedAugust 2013September 2012Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 SX510 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 SX510 HS D-Lux 6 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions 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 SX510 HS versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the D-Lux 6.
Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and D-Lux 6 is 80 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and D-Lux 6.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX510 HS will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 comes with face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 heavier than others in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
37
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
54
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery pack (330 shots)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than others in class (298 grams)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography advice
40
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
57
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.4)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging highlights
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.4)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
 heavier than others in class (298 grams)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Leica D-Lux 6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 349g (0.77 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $1,600