Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 II

Lets look closer at the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1").

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The C-Lux was introduced 5 years later than the RX100 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the C-Lux scores versus the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C-Lux & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the C-Lux against the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and RX100 II is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C-Lux and RX100 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher C-Lux is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.