Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R

Here, we will be comparing the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively close but the C-Lux (1") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The C-Lux was launched 5 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the C-Lux scores against the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C-Lux and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux comes with external measurements 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 RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Leica C-Lux versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the C-Lux vs the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and RX1R is 85 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and RX1R.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher C-Lux is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.