Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony W690

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 7 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and W690.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W690 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.