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Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
85 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Launched June 2018
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Released October 2022
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica C-Lux versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1").

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The C-Lux was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZV-1F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the C-Lux matches up vs the ZV-1F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 C-Lux ZV-1F 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1240k922kSharper screen (+318k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1F C-Lux 
ReleasedOctober 2022June 2018Newer by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 C-Lux ZV-1F 
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux has outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica C-Lux versus Sony ZV-1F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the C-Lux and the ZV-1F.
Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and ZV-1F is 85 and 89 respectively.
Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C-Lux and ZV-1F.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged C-Lux is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography highlights
65
 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 comes with face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
58
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Leica C-Lux Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Street photography factors
76
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
74
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (256g)
 lack of image stabilization
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica C-Lux Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography advice
70
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
61
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (16.0 frames/s)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes tracking focus
 great battery pack (360 CIPA)
 fixed focal length (20mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica C-Lux Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography features
75
 better than average battery (370 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 good MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
87
 great battery pack (360 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (256g)
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 good  resolution (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography information
70
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (370 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
 good max aperture (f2)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 great battery pack (360 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (20mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica C-Lux Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging factors
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
82
 good max aperture (f2)
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 lighter than competitors in class (256g)
 lack of image stabilization
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Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Sony ZV-1F
 Leica C-LuxSony ZV-1F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica C-Lux Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-06-10 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 20mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 256 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,050 $499