Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was released 4 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features 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 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 VI is 82 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux Typ 109 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.