• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon S95 advantages over Leica D-LUX 6

  • More telephoto lens reach
    105 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 46 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    193g vs 296g
    Lighter weight

Leica D-LUX 6 advantages over Canon S95

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.4 vs f/2.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Canon S90

Canon S95
Canon S90
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $430
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon S95 vs Canon S90

Leica D-LUX 6
Canon S90
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $430
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Leica D-LUX 6 vs Canon S90

Compared to Canon S100

Canon S95
Canon S100
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon S95 vs Canon S100

Leica D-LUX 6
Canon S100
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica D-LUX 6 vs Canon S100

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Canon S95
Samsung EX2F
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F

Leica D-LUX 6
Samsung EX2F
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica D-LUX 6 vs Samsung EX2F

Compared to Panasonic LX7

Canon S95
Panasonic LX7
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon S95 vs Panasonic LX7

Leica D-LUX 6
Panasonic LX7
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Leica D-LUX 6 vs Panasonic LX7

Compared to Canon S110

Canon S95
Canon S110
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon S95 vs Canon S110

Leica D-LUX 6
Canon S110
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compare Leica D-LUX 6 vs Canon S110

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