Leica C-Lux vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica C-Lux and Sony HX9V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the C-Lux (1") and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The C-Lux was manufactured 6 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the C-Lux matches up versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C-Lux & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the C-Lux versus the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and HX9V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and HX9V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica C-Lux will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger C-Lux is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.