Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 III

Let's take a closer look at the Leica C-Lux and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The C-Lux was launched 4 years after the RX100 III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the C-Lux grades against the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the C-Lux compared to the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and RX100 III is 85 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C-Lux and RX100 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher C-Lux provides an advantage in sensor tech.