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Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 versus Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 20 months prior to the D-Lux 6 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-H30 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Casio EX-H30

 D-Lux 6 EX-H30 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-H30 D-Lux 6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the D-Lux 6.

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-H30 will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 shots)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (201g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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good battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (298g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Leica D-Lux 6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $709 $1,600