Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony WX70
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony WX70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe D-Lux 7 was manufactured 6 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sony WX70
D-Lux 7 | WX70 | |||
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Announced | November 2018 | January 2012 | Fresher by 83 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 922k | Crisper display (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Leica D-Lux 7
WX70 | D-Lux 7 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony WX70
D-Lux 7 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the WX70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and WX70 is 81 and 97 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and WX70.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will show greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica D-Lux 7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-11-20 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,193 | $242 |