Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony WX500

Its time to look closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and WX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX500 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.