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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(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
  • Released November 2018
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was released 6 months after the RX100 VI which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sony RX100 VI

 D-Lux 7 RX100 VI 
Screen resolution1240k1229kCrisper screen (+11k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica D-Lux 7

 RX100 VI D-Lux 7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony RX100 VI

 D-Lux 7 RX100 VI 
AnnouncedNovember 2018June 2018Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the RX100 VI.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and RX100 VI is 81 and 88 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Street photography factors
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography advice
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
78
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than others (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
65
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
77
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (301 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone support
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony RX100 VI
 Leica D-Lux 7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-11-20 2018-06-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 17 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,193 $1,198