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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Leica D-Lux 6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 13 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the D-Lux 6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm XP30 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm XP30

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm XP30 D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 and Leica D-Lux 6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and D-Lux 6 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and D-Lux 6.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm XP30 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery pack (330 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-09-17
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $1,600