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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung SL102

 D-Lux 6 SL102 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 SL102 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL102

 D-Lux 6 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the SL102.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and SL102 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and SL102.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent D-Lux 6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
25
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
55
lighter than others (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
64
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
57
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
30
good max aperture (f)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL102
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
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
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,600 $130