Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced September 2012
- Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Launched January 2014

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 15 months prior to the WB350F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung WB350F
D-Lux 6 | WB350F | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Leica D-Lux 6
WB350F | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB350F
D-Lux 6 | WB350F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the WB350F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WB350F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and WB350F.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung WB350F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,600 | $260 |