Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II
81 Imaging
58 Features
75 Overall
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89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced November 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Announced June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Following is a complete review of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D-Lux 7 was released 5 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D-Lux 7 matches up versus the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sony RX100 II
D-Lux 7 | RX100 II | |||
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Announced | November 2018 | June 2013 | More modern by 66 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Crisper display (+11k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Leica D-Lux 7
RX100 II | D-Lux 7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony RX100 II
D-Lux 7 | RX100 II | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the RX100 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and RX100 II is 81 and 89 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and RX100 II.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica D-Lux 7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-11-20 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
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 | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 281 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,193 | $598 |