Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica D-Lux 6 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica D-Lux 6 was introduced in September 2012 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica D-Lux 6 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica D-Lux 6
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900.

      PROS

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot

      Advantage of Leica D-Lux 6

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-Lux 6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900.

      Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 23 vs 9
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.4 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.3 vs f/10.0
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.8 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Internal Storage 70 MB vs 11 MB

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      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Leica D-Lux 7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      17 MP

      Leica D-LUX 5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Sony RX100 VII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung WB800F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.3 MP

      Olympus SP-820UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Panasonic TS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Sony T900
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 over Leica D-Lux 6.

      Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.8x vs 4x
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 922k dot
      Speaker Mono vs Stereo
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) vs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900.

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Panasonic S3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
        Internal Storage70 MB11 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica D-Lux 6 has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 has a 3.50" screen with 922k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Leica D-Lux 6.

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 6 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Leica D-Lux 6 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 comes with NP-BD1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica D-Lux 6 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-Lux 6, and up to 1/1000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. Leica D-Lux 6 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m on Leica D-Lux 6 and 2.90 m Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. Leica D-Lux 6 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica D-Lux 6 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 16 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.63"). Leica D-Lux 6 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 weighs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz).

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      111 mm

      68 mm

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      98 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and give them scores of 59 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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