Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB700

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.