Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX1R

In this article, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 5 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 has external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and RX1R is 81 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and RX1R.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.