Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 II

Its time to look much closer at the Leica Q-P and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Q-P (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q-P was released 5 years later than the RX100 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q-P grades against the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica Q-P has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Leica Q-P and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q-P and the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and RX100 II is 63 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and RX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q-P featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q-P will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Q-P is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.