Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a detailed overview of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was brought out 12 months prior to the RX1R II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up vs the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX1R II is 82 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and RX1R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux Typ 109 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail having its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.