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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica D-Lux 6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 5 months later than the D-Lux 6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-ZR400 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 D-Lux 6 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-ZR400 D-Lux 6 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica D-Lux 6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the D-Lux 6.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Leica D-Lux 6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Highest 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
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 500 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $1,600