Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The C-Lux was launched 21 months after the RX100 V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the C-Lux scores versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C-Lux and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica C-Lux has got external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the C-Lux compared to the RX100 V.

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

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C-Lux and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher C-Lux should have a benefit in sensor technology.