Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony HX9V
D-Lux 6 | HX9V | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Leica D-Lux 6
HX9V | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony HX9V
D-Lux 6 | HX9V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |