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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced November 2018
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Q-P (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Q-P was brought out 2 years later than the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Q-P matches up against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sony RX100 V

 Q-P RX100 V 
IntroducedNovember 2018October 2016More recent by 26 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Leica Q-P

 RX100 V Q-P 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sony RX100 V

 Q-P RX100 V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q-P has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Q-P vs the RX100 V.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and RX100 V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and RX100 V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q-P due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q-P will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Q-P is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography factors
Sony RX100 V Street photography factors
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (640 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 V Sports photography factors
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography features
Sony RX100 V Travel photography features
64
features touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (640g)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography highlights
66
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging info
Sony RX100 V Vlogging info
30
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (640g)
81
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
no microphone jack
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Sony RX100 V
 Leica Q-PSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica Q-P Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-11-06 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-16 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 640g (1.41 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $3,995 $998