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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 3 months prior to the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the EX2F 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 EX2F

 D-Lux 6 EX2F 
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Leica D-Lux 6

 EX2F D-Lux 6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung EX2F

 D-Lux 6 EX2F 
IntroducedSeptember 2012December 2012Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the EX2F.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and EX2F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung EX2F to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung EX2F
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,600 $478