Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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
- Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 years after the S980 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony S980
D-Lux 6 | S980 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 44 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Leica D-Lux 6
S980 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony S980
D-Lux 6 | S980 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor 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") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the S980.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and S980 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and S980.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony S980 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,600 | $300 |