Leica CL vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica CL and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the CL (APS-C) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The CL was introduced 3 years after the D-Lux Typ 109 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CL scores vs the D-Lux Typ 109 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Leica CL offers outside measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Leica CL and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CL vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and D-Lux Typ 109 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica CL will give greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger CL will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.