Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5

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.

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Leica D-Lux 6. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Leica D-Lux 6
Fujifilm XP30 | D-Lux 6 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm XP30
D-Lux 6 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Leica D-Lux 6
Fujifilm XP30 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
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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 |