Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII
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![Leica C-Lux front Leica C-Lux front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-C-Lux/Leica-C-Lux-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VII/Sony-RX100-VII-front.jpg)
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
- Introduced June 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1").
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The C-Lux was brought out 13 months prior to the RX100 VII which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the C-Lux matches up versus the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Sony RX100 VII
C-Lux | RX100 VII | |||
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Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+319k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Leica C-Lux
RX100 VII | C-Lux | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | June 2018 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Sony RX100 VII
C-Lux | RX100 VII | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica C-Lux comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the C-Lux versus the RX100 VII.
![Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-Lux-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VII-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and RX100 VII is 85 and 88 respectively.
![Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-Lux-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VII-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C-Lux and RX100 VII.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older C-Lux is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-C-Lux-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VII-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-Lux-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VII-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Leica C-Lux | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica C-Lux | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-06-10 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340g (0.75 pounds) | 302g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,050 | $1,298 |