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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100

Portability
86
Imaging
34
Features
60
Overall
44
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 2 years after the S2100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony S2100

 D-Lux 6 S2100 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 S2100 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony S2100

 D-Lux 6 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the S2100.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and S2100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony S2100 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Sony S2100
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298 grams)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery power (330 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
57
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Sony S2100
32
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (298g)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony S2100
 Leica D-Lux 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 298g (0.66 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Style 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
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