Leica D-Lux 7 with Sony RX100 VII Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony RX100 VII Main Features

  • November, 2018
  • July, 2019
  • 17 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-75 mm (3.1x) F1.7-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-200 mm (8.3x) F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 118 x 66 x 64 mm, 403g.
  • 102 x 58 x 43 mm, 302g.
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Leica D-Lux 7 Scores


Imaging score
54
Features score
70
Value for money score
77
Portability score
88
Overall score
65

Sony RX100 VII Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
88
Value for money score
87
Portability score
93
Overall score
75

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII with Leica D-Lux 7 Overview


Let's compare Leica D-Lux 7 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Leica D-Lux 7 was released in 2018, and Sony RX100 VII in 2019. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is newer, which is a plus. D-Lux 7 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of D-Lux 7 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (D-Lux 7), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Leica D-Lux 7, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder D-Lux 7 has a higher resolution of 2760k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a resolution of 2360k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica D-Lux 7 has 20.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica D-Lux 7 has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D-Lux 7 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Brand Leica Sony
Model D-Lux 7 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Announced November, 2018 July, 2019
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 8
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 1240k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2760
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.59
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/1800 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 20.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.90
Flash Modes no built-in flash n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 17 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 200 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 100 64
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 340 shots 260 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 403 g 302 g
Physical Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64 mm 102 x 58 x 43 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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