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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 5 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony HX200V

 D-Lux 6 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Leica D-Lux 6

 HX200V D-Lux 6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony HX200V

 D-Lux 6 HX200V 
ReleasedSeptember 2012May 2012Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the HX200V.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
45
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Sony HX200V
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
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better than average battery power (330 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony HX200V
 Leica D-Lux 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 450 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,600 $480