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Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The EX-100 was revealed 17 months later than the D-Lux 6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 matches up against the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-100 D-Lux 6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Casio EX-100

 D-Lux 6 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-100 D-Lux 6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 against the D-Lux 6.

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and D-Lux 6 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-100 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (330 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
63
good battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery power (330 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (298g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Casio Exilim EX-100Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $572 $1,600