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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Released June 2018
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The C-Lux was introduced at a similar time to the RX100 VI and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the C-Lux matches up against the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Sony RX100 VI

 C-Lux RX100 VI 
Screen resolution1240k1229kClearer screen (+11k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica C-Lux

 RX100 VI C-Lux 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Sony RX100 VI

 C-Lux RX100 VI 
ReleasedJune 2018June 2018Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C-Lux compared to the RX100 VI.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and RX100 VI is 85 and 88 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and RX100 VI.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C-Lux
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery life (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography advice
75
good battery life (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than competitors (301g)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
bad battery (240 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C-Lux
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Sony RX100 VI
 Leica C-LuxSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica C-Lux Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-06-10 2018-06-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 301g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,050 $1,198