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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 15 months after the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony HX9V

 D-Lux 6 HX9V 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Leica D-Lux 6

 HX9V D-Lux 6 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony HX9V

 D-Lux 6 HX9V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the HX9V.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and HX9V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX9V will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (298g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
64
better than average battery life (330 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (298 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony HX9V
 Leica D-Lux 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,600 $328