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Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Released June 2018
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Leica C-Lux and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The C-Lux was released 6 years before the ZV-1 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C-Lux scores versus the ZV-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Sony ZV-1 II

 C-Lux ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1240k922kClearer display (+318k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Leica C-Lux

 ZV-1 II C-Lux 
AnnouncedMay 2023June 2018More recent by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Sony ZV-1 II

 C-Lux ZV-1 II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux has physical measurements 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 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Leica C-Lux and Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the C-Lux and the ZV-1 II.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and ZV-1 II is 85 and 88 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and ZV-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older C-Lux is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography information
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography features
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
80
screen articulates
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (292g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography features
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C-Lux
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
75
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
81
lighter than competitors (292 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
focusing manually
relatively wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
82
relatively wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competitors (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Sony ZV-1 II
 Leica C-LuxSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica C-Lux Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-06-10 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/100 secs
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 pounds) 292 grams (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,050 $899