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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony HX5

 D-Lux 6 HX5 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2010More recent by 28 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 HX5 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony HX5

 D-Lux 6 HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides outside 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the HX5.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and HX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and HX5.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher D-Lux 6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography features
Sony HX5 Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography features
Sony HX5 Travel photography features
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
57
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging information
Sony HX5 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony HX5
 Leica D-Lux 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,600 $275