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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20

Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 3 years after the H20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony H20

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 H20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012May 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 H20 D-Lux 6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony H20

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 H20 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the H20.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and H20 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and H20.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The fresher D-Lux 6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
41
 focusing manually
 exports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
27
 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 heavier than others in class (298 grams)
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
26
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
64
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than others in class (298g)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
51
 has built in flash
 very long reach (380mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
57
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (330 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
36
 you can focus manually
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than others in class (298 grams)
23
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony H20
 Leica D-Lux 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-05-14
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash    
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,600 $249