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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 ×
Leica D-LUX 6 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Leica D-LUX 6
BrandSonyLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberDSC-TX7D-LUX 6
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98111
Width (mm)1847
Height (mm)6067
Weight (g)147296
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.1
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0543.32
Sensor width (mm)5.927.6
Sensor height (mm)4.575.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.621.92
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 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
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prismLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0024.00 - 90.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.8
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.290.12 - 0.71
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)850
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 22
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AFContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type-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)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 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
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/4000 - 250
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, UnderwaterScene: 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
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.08 - 3.8m (W), 0.5 - 3.1m (T)0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)4570
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)
  • multi-connector (av[sd/hd component)/hdmi/usb/dcin)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.77-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230330
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • adobe photoshop lightroom 4
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresExmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5" Widescreen Touch LCD, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4)Leica-branded Panasonic LX7.



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