Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced 8 months earlier than the RX100 IV which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades versus the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 against the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 IV is 82 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.