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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Also Known as Typ 109
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was unveiled 9 years prior to the ZV-1 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades vs the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 D-Lux Typ 109 ZV-1 II 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 ZV-1 II D-Lux Typ 109 
ReleasedMay 2023September 2014More recent by 105 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony ZV-1 II

 D-Lux Typ 109 ZV-1 II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 offers outer 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) and the Sony ZV-1 II has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony ZV-1 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 against the ZV-1 II.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZV-1 II is 82 and 88 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZV-1 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 II will produce extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography information
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography factors
75
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (292g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Sports photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
73
decent megapixels (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
66
has manual focus
really wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3.00")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
82
really wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Other name Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-23 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4112 x 3088 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 292 grams (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,095 $899