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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 months earlier than the WB250F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung WB250F

 D-Lux 6 WB250F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Leica D-Lux 6

 WB250F D-Lux 6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB250F

 D-Lux 6 WB250F 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has physical 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 WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the WB250F.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WB250F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and WB250F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB250F will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (298 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
64
good battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average in class (298 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (298 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB250F
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,600 $250