Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.