Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

The D-Lux 6 was introduced 9 months later than the W620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Sony W620
D-Lux 6 | W620 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 9 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Leica D-Lux 6
W620 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony W620
D-Lux 6 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and W620.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W620 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 220 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,600 | $102 |