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Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 3 years prior to the D-Lux 6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores against the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-FH100 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Casio EX-FH100

 D-Lux 6 EX-FH100 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2010Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-FH100 D-Lux 6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the D-Lux 6.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and D-Lux 6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (298g)
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $1,600