Leica C-Lux vs Sony ZV-E10

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica C-Lux versus Sony ZV-E10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the C-Lux (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was unveiled 4 years before the ZV-E10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the C-Lux grades vs the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux and Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux offers outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the C-Lux compared to the ZV-E10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and ZV-E10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and ZV-E10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C-Lux with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older C-Lux is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.