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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released November 2018
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was introduced 5 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sony H200

 D-Lux 7 H200 
IntroducedNovember 2018January 2013More recent by 72 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 H200 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony H200

 D-Lux 7 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the H200.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and H200 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and H200.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H200 will result in greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Travel photography with Sony H200
78
better than average battery (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (17 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Sony H200
76
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
37
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (530g)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony H200
 Leica D-Lux 7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-11-20 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 340 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,193 $250