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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 24 months after the D-Lux 6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the D-Lux 6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 D-Lux 6 
ReleasedAugust 2014September 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm X30

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm X30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 D-Lux 6 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the D-Lux 6.
Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and D-Lux 6 is 80 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and D-Lux 6.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
41
 you can focus manually
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography information
64
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 heavier than competitors in class (423g)
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (470 per charge)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery power (330 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
62
 good battery (470 per charge)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
64
 great battery power (330 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
58
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
57
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (330 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
34
 rather wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (423g)
32
 really wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm X30Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X30 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $1,600