Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung SL202
D-Lux 6 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Leica D-Lux 6
SL202 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL202
D-Lux 6 | SL202 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |