Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony A9

The following is a extensive analysis of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony A9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and A9 (24MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was released 20 months after the A9 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-Lux 7 matches up against the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and A9 is 81 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and A9.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.