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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was announced very close to the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 D-Lux 6 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Galaxy Camera 4G D-Lux 6 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 D-Lux 6 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 86 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (330 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
64
good battery (330 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (298 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,600 $550