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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony RX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled 20 months after the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony RX1

 M Edition 60 RX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2013Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 RX1 M Edition 60 
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony RX1

 M Edition 60 RX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the RX1.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and RX1 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern M Edition 60 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1 Travel photography advice
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (270 shots)
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony RX1
 Leica M Edition 60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $2,798