Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 7 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 6 should have an edge in sensor technology.