Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Below, we will be analyzing the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
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Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Ricoh WG-70
| D-Lux 6 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| WG-70 | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 89 months |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh WG-70
| D-Lux 6 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the WG-70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WG-70 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and WG-70.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-70 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Ricoh |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2020-02-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
| 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 | 298g (0.66 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 330 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $1,600 | $280 |