Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 VII

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively close but the Q-P (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Q-P was brought out 8 months before the RX100 VII and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Q-P scores versus the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q-P & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Leica Q-P versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q-P versus the RX100 VII.

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

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q-P featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica Q-P will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Q-P will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.