Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II
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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- Superseded the Sony RX100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
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sony RX100 II
| D-Lux 7 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony RX100 II
| D-Lux 7 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |