Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

D-Lux 7 vs Cyber-shot RX100 VI - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Specs

D-Lux 7

  • Introduced in November 2018
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 17 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-75mm (3x), f1.7-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118 x 66 x 64mm³ (4.6″ x 2.6″ x 2.5″)
  • 393g (12.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D-Lux 7

Cyber-shot RX100 VI

  • Introduced in June 2018
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 24 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-200mm (8x), f2.8-4.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.7″)
  • 301g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot RX100 VI

D-Lux 7 vs Cyber-shot RX100 VI Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

Boasting an area of 225mm² (0.36 sq.in.) the sensor of the D-Lux 7 is somewhat larger than the Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s chip at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (e.g. interior images), a clear disadvantage of the 1″ format.

Advantage: Leica D-Lux 7

D-Lux 7 vs Cyber-shot RX100 VI: Viewfinder

D-Lux 7 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.76 megapixel with magnification of 0.70x.

Cyber-shot RX100 VI has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.59x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

D-Lux 7 (0.70x)

Cyber-shot RX100 VI (0.59x)

Note: Differences in the image area are the result of different image ratios, 3:2 or 4:3. That can make it difficult to compare the viewfinder magnification of both cameras. However, with these two cameras the difference is considerable in any case.

Leica D-Lux 7 VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Other Specs Comparison

Why is Leica D-Lux 7 a better choice

D-Lux 7

Cyber-shot RX100 VI

Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds 1″
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 125 – 12800 ISO
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

2.76 2.36
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.20 0.92
Longer battery life (3, photos)

403 240

Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are the larger sensor, the larger sensitivity and the better viewfinder. We also like that the display has a higher resolution and that the battery has more stamina.

The D-Lux 7 scores 18 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI

D-Lux 7

Cyber-shot RX100 VI

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

17.00 20.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

11 24
Auto Focus points (4)

49 315
Built-in flash (2)

Articulated monitor (2)

Weighs less (2)

393g
(12.7 oz.)
301g
(9.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

498cm³
(31 cu.in.)
253cm³
(16 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot RX100 VI are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Sony are the built-in flash, the articulated display and the lower weight than the D-Lux 7. Another advantage over the D-Lux 7: the more compact size.

Yields 21 points for the Cyber-shot RX100 VI.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

D-Lux 7

Cyber-shot RX100 VI

Image stabilizer

Touch screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi

Leica D-Lux 7 VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Dimensions

Look at front view of the D-Lux 7 and Cyber-shot RX100 VI

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Leica D-Lux 7

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI

18
21

We advise to choose the newest model: Leica D-Lux 7.