Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1

Lets look much closer at the Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The C-Lux was brought out 23 months before the ZV-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the C-Lux matches up versus the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux features outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the C-Lux versus the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and ZV-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C-Lux and ZV-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older C-Lux is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.