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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Following is a extended review of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 months before the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung NX300M

 D-Lux 6 NX300M 
Display resolution920k768kSharper display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica D-Lux 6

 NX300M D-Lux 6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung NX300M

 D-Lux 6 NX300M 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the NX300M.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and NX300M.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography features
Samsung NX300M Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (298 grams)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average in class (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
32
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (298g)
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung NX300M
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung NX300M
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,600 $699