Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 IV

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica Q-P and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the Q-P (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q-P was introduced 3 years after the RX100 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Q-P matches up against the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q-P Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q-P comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Q-P compared to the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and RX100 IV is 63 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q-P having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q-P will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Q-P is going to have an edge in sensor tech.