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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 21 months after the WB700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung WB700

 D-Lux 6 WB700 
RevealedSeptember 2012December 2010Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 WB700 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB700

 D-Lux 6 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the WB700.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and WB700 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and WB700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
64
good battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (298g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB700
 Leica D-Lux 6Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) ()
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 pounds) -
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,600 $300