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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the D-Lux 6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm S8100fd D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm S8100fd D-Lux 6 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-Lux 6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and D-Lux 6 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography highlights
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $1,600