Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung ST150F
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed September 2012
- Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D-Lux 6 was unveiled 3 months before the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung ST150F
| D-Lux 6 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Leica D-Lux 6
| ST150F | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung ST150F
| D-Lux 6 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 features external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the ST150F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and ST150F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung ST150F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-07 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,600 | $300 |
