Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the Q-P (Full frame) and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Q-P was unveiled 6 years after the RX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Q-P grades against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q-P and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Q-P Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q-P offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Q-P compared to the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q-P and RX100 is 63 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and RX100.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q-P with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q-P will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Q-P will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.