Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was introduced 5 months later than the RX100 VA so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D-Lux 7 grades against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the RX100 VA.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and RX100 VA is 81 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.