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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 109
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
Photography Glossary

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was unveiled 5 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Sony RX100 VII

 D-Lux Typ 109 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 RX100 VII D-Lux Typ 109 
AnnouncedJuly 2019September 2014More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX100 VII

 D-Lux Typ 109 RX100 VII 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 vs the RX100 VII.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 VII is 82 and 88 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will render greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
70
manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
67
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
75
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
73
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
81
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX100 VII
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Also called Typ 109 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2019-07-25
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 surface 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
Full resolution 4112 x 3088 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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 - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 302g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,095 $1,298