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Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
Photography Glossary

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Leica. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The C was introduced 12 months after the D-Lux 6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the C grades versus the D-Lux 6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Leica D-Lux 6

 C D-Lux 6 
ReleasedSeptember 2013September 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Leica C

 D-Lux 6 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Leica D-Lux 6

 C D-Lux 6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica C has got outer measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the C against the D-Lux 6.

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica C to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher C provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
32
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (298g)
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Leica C vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Leica D-Lux 6
 Leica CLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica C Leica D-Lux 6
Also Known as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 250 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $1,600