Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Released Jul 2024
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
D-Lux 8 is 2.7 years newer.
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D-Lux 8
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,000)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 1mm narrower, 27mm shorter, and 18mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
D-Lux 8 is 261 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D-Lux 8: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
397 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,000 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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Leica D-Lux 8
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, D-Lux 8 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 7 IV?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the Alpha 7 IV?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 7 IV?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 261 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The D-Lux 8 is $904 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.