Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB800F
86 Imaging
34 Features
60 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released September 2012
- Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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On this page, we are matching up the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 months earlier than the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Samsung WB800F
| D-Lux 6 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica D-Lux 6
| WB800F | D-Lux 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB800F
| D-Lux 6 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 | January 2013 | Same age | |
| Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers 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) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and WB800F is 86 and 92 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and WB800F.
As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB800F will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Samsung WB800F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 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 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $1,600 | $300 |