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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was announced 3 years after the SL202 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung SL202

 D-Lux 6 SL202 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 44 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 SL202 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL202

 D-Lux 6 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the SL202.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and SL202 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and SL202.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent D-Lux 6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
64
great battery power (330 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (298g)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL202
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,600 $140