Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX1

In this article, we are contrasting the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was announced 20 months later than the RX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades vs the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX1 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux Typ 109 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux Typ 109 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.