Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look much closer at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was revealed 2 years after the RX100 V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D-Lux 7 grades vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and RX100 V is 81 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will result in more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.