Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Other Name is Typ 109
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced May 2014
- Replaced the Sony RX100 II
- Later Model is Sony RX100 IV
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D-Lux Typ 109 was announced 5 months later than the RX100 III and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Sony RX100 III
D-Lux Typ 109 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109
RX100 III | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX100 III
D-Lux Typ 109 | RX100 III | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | May 2014 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Look at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the RX100 III.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 III is 82 and 89 respectively.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 III.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 III will result in extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Alternate name | Typ 109 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-09-23 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 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 |
Highest resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 290 grams (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 320 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,095 | $748 |