Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was brought out 4 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outside 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 RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 against the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 VA is 82 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux Typ 109 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.