Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica D-Lux 6 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570, 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-W570 was introduced in January 2011. 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-W570 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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-W570.

      PROS

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      •   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
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

      CONS

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      •   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
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 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-W570

      •   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
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Leica D-Lux 6

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-Lux 6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570.

      Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
      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 25 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.4 vs f/2.6
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.3 vs f/6.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      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 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.0 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

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      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 over Leica D-Lux 6.

      Leica D-Lux 6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4608 x 3456
      Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 125 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.8x vs 5x
      Lighter 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) vs 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

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      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-W570
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type C Mini Type C
        Light298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Leica D-Lux 6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        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 Eye-Fi Connection possible
        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-W570 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      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-W570 features a 16.2 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-W570 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 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. Leica D-Lux 6 has a Type C Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has a Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica D-Lux 6 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-Lux 6, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. Leica D-Lux 6 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m on Leica D-Lux 6 and 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. 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-W570 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 19 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.75"). Leica D-Lux 6 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 weighs 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz).

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      111 mm

      68 mm

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      91 mm

      52 mm

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      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 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-W570

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      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
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      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
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      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
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      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
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      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
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica D-Lux 6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and give them scores of 59 and 52 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-W570

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      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-W570

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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-W570

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)


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