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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Comparison

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20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ELPH 150 IS and D-Lux 6, two Compact cameras from Canon and Leica. Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS is a Ultracompact class camera and Leica D-Lux 6 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to the market in February 2014 and Leica D-Lux 6 was launched in September 2012. There is 17 months difference between ELPH 150 IS and D-Lux 6 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger ELPH 150 IS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 20MP - 1/2.3' CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 95 x 57 x 24 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 155

Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-09-17
  • 10MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 298g. 111 x 68 x 46 mm
  • Replaced Leica D-LUX 5 Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Leica D-Lux 6
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 298 g 156 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 90mm 150 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 3.8× more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Leica D-Lux 6 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Internal Storage
70 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
23 vs 9 14 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 1.0fps 10 fps faster
Battery Life
330 shots vs 230 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
1.40 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.30 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
8.5m vs 4.0m 4.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.16µm2 vs 1.41µm2 195% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 150 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). Leica D-Lux 6 has external dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″) and weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Leica D-Lux 6. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Leica D-Lux 6.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Leica D-Lux 6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Leica D-Lux 6 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Leica D-Lux 6 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 150 IS is significantly lighter (156g ) than the Leica D-Lux 6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
D-Lux 6
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Leica D-Lux 6 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica D-Lux 6's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6: Sensor Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4+ processor. On the other hand, Leica D-Lux 6 has a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Canon ELPH 150 IS's sensor provides 10MP more than Leica D-Lux 6's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 Cameras


As seen above, Leica D-Lux 6 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Canon ELPH 150 IS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Leica D-Lux 6 features a 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 3.8× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.40, Leica D-Lux 6 is faster than Canon ELPH 150 IS at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 150mm longer reach than the Leica D-Lux 6. However, with a max aperture of f2.30, Leica D-Lux 6 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
D-Lux 6
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
D-Lux 6
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
D-Lux 6
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
D-Lux 6
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Leica D-Lux 6 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux 6 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica D-Lux 6 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
90 mm Tele Lens
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux 6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
142g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
298g
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 46mm
3.8X Optical Zoom
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica D-Lux 6 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Leica D-Lux 6 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #95 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1119 out of 1276 in all Cameras
Leica D-Lux 6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #40 out of 478 in Compact cameras
Ranked #486 out of 1276 in all Cameras

Leica D-Lux 6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon ELPH 150 IS in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon ELPH 150 IS. Otherwise, Leica D-Lux 6 is the better camera overall.

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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Leica D-Lux 6
Brand Canon Leica
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-09-17
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3' 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 24-90 mm (3.8×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F1.4-2.3
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 8.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 298g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 111 x 68 x 46mm
Battery Life 230 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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