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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 6 and Sony Alpha NEX-3 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-3 ×
Leica D-LUX 6 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-3Leica D-LUX 6
BrandSonyLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberNEX-3D-LUX 6
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117111
Width (mm)3347
Height (mm)6367
Weight (g)511296
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony NEX-3-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7243.32
Sensor width (mm)23.77.6
Sensor height (mm)15.65.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.161.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score68-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)830-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0024.00 - 90.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.8
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.12 - 0.71
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)2550
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face DetectionContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)Optional OVF in hot show (DMW-VF1)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)13-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 250
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep PanoramaScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 1000.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionSmart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-70
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.77-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.77-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)17-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)38-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.12-
Startup time (s)1-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330330
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pmb (picture motion browser) 4.3.01 image data converter sr 3.1 image data lightbox sr
  • adobe photoshop lightroom 4
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.1.3 or later
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, silver or red.Leica-branded Panasonic LX7.



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