Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX1R

Let's look closer at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was brought out 16 months later than the RX1R making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 provides 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) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 against the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX1R is 82 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX1R.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux Typ 109 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.