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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 116
  • Successor is Leica Q2
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica Q versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Q (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was released 5 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Q scores versus the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sony RX100 VII

 Q RX100 VII 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Leica Q

 RX100 VII Q 
AnnouncedJuly 2019June 2015Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q and Sony RX100 VII

 Q RX100 VII 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Q against the RX100 VII.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q and RX100 VII is 63 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
67
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography details
Sony RX100 VII Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than others in class (640g)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
63
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (640g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
65
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Yes)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (640g)
81
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Leica Q vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Sony RX100 VII
 Leica QSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Also Known as Typ 116 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-06-10 2019-07-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 50000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lbs) 302g (0.67 lbs)
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 63
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 2221 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $4,300 $1,298