Leica Q-P vs Sony RX1R II

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.