Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we are comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 10 months prior to the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.