Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX99

Let's look much closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and HX99 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and HX99.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be behind in sensor technology.