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

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Typ 109
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2022
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1F (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was unveiled 9 years prior to the ZV-1F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the ZV-1F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 D-Lux Typ 109 ZV-1F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

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

 ZV-1F D-Lux Typ 109 
IntroducedOctober 2022September 2014Newer by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 D-Lux Typ 109 ZV-1F 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

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

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony ZV-1F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the ZV-1F.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZV-1F is 82 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZV-1F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1F will resolve greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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

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

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1F 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 ZV-1F
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
58
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography features
Sony ZV-1F Street photography features
75
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (1")
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1F
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames/s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography factors
73
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
87
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1F
73
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
56
fast max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
82
fast max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (256g)
lack of image stabilization
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony ZV-1F
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sony ZV-1F
Also called as Typ 109 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-23 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4112 x 3088 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 20mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 256g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,095 $499