Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX100 VII

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

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).

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

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.

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

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.