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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Leica Q2
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Leica Q versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very well matched but the Q (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Q scores against the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sony RX100 VI

 Q RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica Q

 RX100 VI Q 
IntroducedJune 2018June 2015Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q and Sony RX100 VI

 Q RX100 VI 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Leica Q versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Q vs the RX100 VI.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q and RX100 VI is 63 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (640g)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
63
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (640g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
77
lighter than others (301g)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
75
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging advice
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Yes)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (640g)
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (301 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic port
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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Sony RX100 VI
 Leica QSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Also called Typ 116 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-10 2018-06-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 17cm 8cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 301 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2221 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $4,300 $1,198