Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB750

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 13 months later than the WB750 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys exterior 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the WB750.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WB750 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and WB750.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB750 will show extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.