Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Introduced September 2011

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

The D-Lux 6 was revealed 13 months later than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung MV800
D-Lux 6 | MV800 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Leica D-Lux 6
MV800 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung MV800
D-Lux 6 | MV800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and MV800 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and MV800.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung MV800 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,600 | $499 |