Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000
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On this page, we will be looking at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D-Lux 6 was revealed 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung HZ25W
| D-Lux 6 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 27 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Leica D-Lux 6
| HZ25W | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung HZ25W
| D-Lux 6 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with 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 HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the HZ25W.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and HZ25W is 86 and 70 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and HZ25W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Samsung |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Other name | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,600 | $350 |
