Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sony HX7V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe D-Lux 7 was introduced 7 years after the HX7V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 7 scores against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sony HX7V
D-Lux 7 | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | November 2018 | July 2011 | More modern by 90 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 921k | Clearer screen (+319k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Leica D-Lux 7
HX7V | D-Lux 7 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony HX7V
D-Lux 7 | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 7 against the HX7V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and HX7V is 81 and 92 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and HX7V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-11-20 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,193 | $499 |