Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30
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![Leica D-Lux 6 front Leica D-Lux 6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-D-Lux-6/Leica-D-Lux-6-front.jpg)
![Samsung SL30 front Samsung SL30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL30/Samsung-SL30-front.jpg)
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33 Features
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched September 2012
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung SL30
D-Lux 6 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Leica D-Lux 6
SL30 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung SL30
D-Lux 6 | SL30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides outside dimensions 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 SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the SL30.
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Samsung-SL30-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and SL30 is 86 and 95 respectively.
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Samsung-SL30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and SL30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher D-Lux 6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Samsung-SL30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-Lux-6-vs-Samsung-SL30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung SL30 |
Alternate name | - | ES15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,600 | $93 |