Leica C-Lux vs Sony RX1R II

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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.

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

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.