Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony WX10

Below is a extensive review of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 21 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the WX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and WX10.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.