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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung DV150F

 D-Lux 6 DV150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper 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 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298g)
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
64
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
34
quite wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (298 grams)
31
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung DV150F
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung DV150F
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