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Leica Q vs Sony RX100

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 116
  • New Model is Leica Q2
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica Q vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the Q (Full frame) and RX100 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Q was launched 2 years later than the RX100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Q matches up vs the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sony RX100

 Q RX100 
IntroducedJune 2015August 2012Fresher by 34 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Leica Q

 RX100 Q 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q and Sony RX100

 Q RX100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Q against the RX100.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and RX100 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and RX100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica Q will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Q should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica Q as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than others in class (640g)
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (240 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q
Travel photography with Sony RX100
63
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (640 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
79
lighter than average (240 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
74
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Yes)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (640 grams)
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (240 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Sony RX100
 Leica QSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Also Known as Typ 116 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-10 2012-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS 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 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 17cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 66
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 2221 390
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $4,300 $448