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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Launched June 2018
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
Photography Glossary

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Leica C-Lux and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the C-Lux (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C-Lux was revealed 2 years after the RX1R II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the C-Lux matches up vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Sony RX1R II

 C-Lux RX1R II 
AnnouncedJune 2018October 2015More modern by 33 months
Display resolution1240k1229kCrisper display (+11k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Leica C-Lux

 RX1R II C-Lux 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Sony RX1R II

 C-Lux RX1R II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica C-Lux comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the C-Lux vs the RX1R II.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and RX1R II is 85 and 78 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C-Lux with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will show greater detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger C-Lux will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux Street photography information
Sony RX1R II Street photography information
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
fixed screen
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography info
Sony RX1R II Sports photography info
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
63
resolution is excellent (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R II Travel photography advice
75
great battery power (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
heavier than others in class (507 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (370 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507 grams)
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Sony RX1R II
 Leica C-LuxSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica C-Lux Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-06-10 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0
Macro focus range 5cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,050 $3,300