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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica D-LUX 6 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD-LUX 6DSC-TX10
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11196
Width (mm)4718
Height (mm)6756
Weight (g)296135
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116.2
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)1.921.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound.MTS (AVCHD) or .MP4 (MPEG-4); with stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
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 - 0.710.22 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)508
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 28
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / 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
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, 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
  • underwater (auto/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, Baby1iAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet
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
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range description0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (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)700
Included memory typeInternal-
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
  • dcin)
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd)
  • usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.9
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)-0.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.27
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion 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
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.3
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLeica-branded Panasonic LX7.Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof; 3-inch wide LCD with touch screen for easy focus selection and photo viewing



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