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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W690 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the W690 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony W690

 D-LUX 5 W690 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 W690 D-LUX 5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W690

 D-LUX 5 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 features external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the W690.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and W690.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W690 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Sony W690
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Sony W690
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (271g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Sony W690
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (271g)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W690
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $297