Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H70

Here is a extensive review of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 21 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and H70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and H70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H70 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.