Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB50F

Following is a in depth analysis of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 15 months before the WB50F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 features physical measurements 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and WB50F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and WB50F.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.