Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

The D-Lux 6 was revealed 3 months before the DV150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung DV150F
D-Lux 6 | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Leica D-Lux 6
DV150F | D-Lux 6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung DV150F
D-Lux 6 | DV150F | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the DV150F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and DV150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and DV150F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung DV150F will offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung DV150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,600 | $150 |