Fujifilm XP200 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 7 months after the D-Lux 6 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades against the D-Lux 6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Leica D-Lux 6. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP200 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the D-Lux 6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and D-Lux 6 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP200 and D-Lux 6.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP200 will give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.