Sony RX100 II with Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Comparison

Sony RX100 II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Main Features

  • June, 2013
  • September, 2014
  • 20 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 13 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 28-100 mm (3.6x) F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-75 mm (3.1x) F1.7-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 160 - 12800 ISO
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
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  • 2760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 102 x 58 x 38 mm, 281g.
  • 118 x 66 x 55 mm, 405g.
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Sony RX100 II Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
66
Value for money score
78
Portability score
94
Overall score
64

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
73
Value for money score
80
Portability score
88
Overall score
67

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II with Leica D-Lux Typ 109. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Sony RX100 II was released in 2013, and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in 2014. D-Lux Typ 109 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is greater than that of D-Lux Typ 109. The difference of 7 MP is quite a lot. 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 second camera (D-Lux Typ 109), 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 Typ 109, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the D-Lux Typ 109 doesn’t have. Viewfinder D-Lux Typ 109 has a higher resolution of 2760k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has 11.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II D-Lux Typ 109
Brand Sony Leica
Model Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II D-Lux Typ 109
Announced June, 2013 September, 2014
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 5 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.7
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 25 49
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 11.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 15.00 7.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 Four Thirds
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 13 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Max Native ISO 12800 25600
Min Native ISO 160 200
Max Boosted ISO 25600 0
Min Boosted ISO 100 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 300 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 281 g 405 g
Physical Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38 mm 118 x 66 x 55 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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