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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released November 2018
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
  • Revealed February 2013
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q-P was released 5 years after the RX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Q-P matches up against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sony RX1

 Q-P RX1 
RevealedNovember 2018February 2013More modern by 70 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica Q-P

 RX1 Q-P 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sony RX1

 Q-P RX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q-P features outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q-P vs the RX1.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and RX1 is 63 and 79 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and RX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Q-P is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography details
Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (640g)
low maximum ISO (0)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography advice
Sony RX1 Sports photography advice
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography details
Sony RX1 Travel photography details
64
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average in class (640g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
heavier than competition (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography details
Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
65
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (640g)
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Sony RX1
 Leica Q-PSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica Q-P Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-11-06 2013-02-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-16 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $3,995 $2,798