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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony S2000

 D-Lux 6 S2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 S2000 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony S2000

 D-Lux 6 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys physical 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 S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the S2000.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and S2000.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The fresher D-Lux 6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Sony S2000
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony S2000
 Leica D-Lux 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,600 $225