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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 3 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung TL220

 D-Lux 6 TL220 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2009More recent by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 TL220 D-Lux 6 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung TL220

 D-Lux 6 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has physical measurements 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 TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the TL220.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and TL220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and TL220.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung TL220 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
42
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
37
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
32
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (298g)
31
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung TL220
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-08-13
Body design 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,600 $90