Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a extensive assessment of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was released 16 months later than the RX100 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades against the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 against the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 II is 82 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger D-Lux Typ 109 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.