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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica D-LUX 6 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD-LUX 6DSC-TX9
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11198
Width (mm)4718
Height (mm)6760
Weight (g)296149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.921.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo soundAVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 90.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.84
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.710.16 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)501
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional 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)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV stepsAuto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • underwater 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 2501/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range description0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.8m(W) / Approx. 0.5 - 3.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 8.0m(W) / Approx. 6.3m(T)
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)7032
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)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb. dcin)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330230
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • infolithium rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom 4
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
Os compatibility-
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLeica-branded Panasonic LX7.Optical SteadyShot, Touchscreen LCD, iAuto, sAuto, iSweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR



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