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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm A170 versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was released 4 years prior to the D-Lux 6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the D-Lux 6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm A170 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm A170

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm A170 D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and D-Lux 6 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and D-Lux 6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
great battery life (330 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $80 $1,600