Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL100

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 3 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the TL100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and TL100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and TL100.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.