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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Launched November 2018
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Leica Q-P and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q-P was introduced 5 years after the RX1R which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Q-P grades vs the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sony RX1R

 Q-P RX1R 
LaunchedNovember 2018June 2013More modern by 66 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Leica Q-P

 RX1R Q-P 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sony RX1R

 Q-P RX1R 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P has external dimensions 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 RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Q-P compared to the RX1R.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and RX1R is 63 and 79 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and RX1R.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Q-P is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (640g)
maximum ISO low (0)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q-P
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
64
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (640 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R Landscape photography highlights
66
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
66
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
30
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (640 grams)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Sony RX1R
 Leica Q-PSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q-P Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-11-06 2013-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-16 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 17cm -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $3,995 $2,798