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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Revealed November 2018
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Q-P (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Q-P was released 6 months later than the RX100 VI so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Q-P grades against the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Q-P RX100 VI 

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

 RX100 VI Q-P 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Q-P RX100 VI 
IntroducedNovember 2018June 2018Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q-P enjoys physical 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 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Q-P vs the RX100 VI.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and RX100 VI is 63 and 88 respectively.

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

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q-P featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q-P will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q-P
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
66
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (640 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography highlights
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
64
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors (640 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
terrible battery (240 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
65
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
30
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competitors (640 grams)
77
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (301g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Sony RX100 VI
 Leica Q-PSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q-P Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-11-06 2018-06-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-16 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 17cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lbs) 301g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $3,995 $1,198