Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-30W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the WG-30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WG-30W is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and WG-30W.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.