Leica D-LUX
4
 vs
Sony Alpha
NEX-5

Updated (August, 2011): Compare the Leica D-LUX 4 vs Sony NEX-5N

Leica D-LUX 4

Reasons to buy the Leica D-LUX 4

Size
 Really small
Compact 109x56x27 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Thickness
 Thin
1.1"
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Sony Alpha NEX-5
"The system for manually positioning AF points is quick and easy to use."
dpreview.com | talking about the NEX-5's auto-focus
"High quality video mode"
dpreview.com | talking about the NEX-5's video-quality

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.2 EV
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions

differences

Advantages of the Leica D-LUX 4
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
Help
 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Size Slightly smaller 109x56x27 mm vs 111x59x38 mm
Help
 More than 30% smaller
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.5"
Help
 Around 30% thinner
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Weight Slightly lighter 248 g vs 287 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-5
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 2x higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm
Help
 Around 8x larger sensor
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The NEX-5's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 14 MP vs 10 MP
Help
 Capture more than 40% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 2.5 fps
Help
 Around 3x faster continuous shooting
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Sony Alpha NEX-5 Learn more about
the Sony NEX-5
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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
D-LUX 4:60s
NEX-5:30s

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the NEX-5N vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Alpha NEX-5
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D3100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the D3100 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the D5100 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Focus points Has slightly more focus points
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$339
Thickness Is thicker
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Alpha NEX-5

Leica D-LUX 4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$789
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed
Supports 24p No 24p support
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the D-LUX 4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam

$555
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica X1

Leica X1

Boutique

$2,242
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the X1 vs the D-LUX 4
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
Movie format Higher resolution movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
External flash No external flash support
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the D-LUX 4

Sony Alpha NEX-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the 1 J1 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,200 body only

$1,350 - $1,499 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Much higher true resolution
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Startup delay Slightly more startup delay
Weight Heavier
Compare the NEX-7 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-F3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$600 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Size Slightly larger
Compare the NEX-F3 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX C3

Sony NEX C3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$548 with 16mm lens
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality
True resolution Higher true resolution
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly slower
Compare the NEX C3 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony Alpha NEX-3

Sony Alpha NEX-3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$689 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Storage slots Has more storage slots
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the Alpha NEX-5

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