Canon SX600 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX600 HS versus Leica D-Lux 6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was released 16 months later than the D-Lux 6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX600 HS grades vs the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions 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 SX600 HS versus Leica D-Lux 6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS and the D-Lux 6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and D-Lux 6.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX600 HS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.