Reasons to choose C (Typ112)
Released in 2013, C (Typ112) has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica C (Typ112)
vs Leica D-Lux 6
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
C (Typ112)42 mm²
D-Lux 6- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C (Typ112) and D-Lux 6 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C (Typ112)MetricD-Lux 6
12.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
195 gWeight296 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageInternal storage
BP-DC14BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The C (Typ112) and D-Lux 6 have the same sensor area. The C (Typ112) has the lighter body. The C (Typ112) has the higher effective resolution. The C (Typ112) is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-Lux 6
Released in 2012, D-Lux 6 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 296 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.