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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The D-LUX 5 was announced 3 years before the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony W730

 D-LUX 5 W730 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 W730 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W730

 D-LUX 5 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the W730.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and W730.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W730 will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Sony W730
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Sony W730
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W730
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $799 $138