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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 15 months after the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung WB210

 D-Lux 6 WB210 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution920k1kSharper screen (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 WB210 D-Lux 6 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB210

 D-Lux 6 WB210 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 features exterior 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the WB210.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB210 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (298g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (174g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
64
great battery pack (330 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than average (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (298g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB210
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,600 $279