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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD600 and Leica D-LUX 2 [S]ave

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Leica D-LUX 2
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Canon PowerShot SD600
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General
ModelLeica D-LUX 2Canon PowerShot SD600
BrandLeicaCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD-LUX 2SD600
Alternate model number(s)-
  • digital ixus 60
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10286
Width (mm)2522
Height (mm)5753
Weight (g)198140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.46
Sensor format1/1.65 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)45.0924.71
Sensor width (mm)7.765.76
Sensor height (mm)5.814.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.022.05
Aspect ratio16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • tiff
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4830
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 50
Thread type-None
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-areaContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000173,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settings-Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • and 2 manual settings
  • automatic
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, sport, night scenery, night portrait, fireworks, party, snow, self-portrait, food, baby, soft skin, candle lightPortrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 – 4.1m, Tele: 0.3 – 2.3mNormal: 1.6-11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T); Macro: 1.0-1.6 ft
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • tiff
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Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.61
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-999
1Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.39
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.57
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.76
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.07
Startup time (s)-1.8
Play -> record time (s)-1.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-160
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-4L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries includedProprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop elements 3.0
  • quicktime movie player
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows



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