Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Announced October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX1R
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q-P was introduced 3 years later than the RX1R II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Q-P grades vs the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q-P Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sony RX1R II
Q-P | RX1R II | |||
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Announced | November 2018 | October 2015 | More recent by 38 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Leica Q-P
RX1R II | Q-P | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sony RX1R II
Q-P | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q-P offers physical measurements 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q-P versus the RX1R II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and RX1R II is 63 and 78 respectively.
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and RX1R II.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony RX1R II to show extra detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Q-P provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Leica Q-P | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica Q-P | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-11-06 | 2015-10-13 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | - | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-16 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 17cm | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640g (1.41 lb) | 507g (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $3,995 | $3,300 |