Leica Q vs Sony RX1R
Portability
63 Imaging
71 Features
64 Overall
68
63 Imaging
71 Features
64 Overall
68
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65
Leica Q vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
Leica Q
(Full Review)
(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
- Additionally Known as Typ 116
- Replacement is Leica Q2
Sony RX1R
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released June 2013
- Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Following is a detailed review of the Leica Q and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the Q (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Q scores against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sony RX1R
| Q | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2015 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 24 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Leica Q
| RX1R | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q and Sony RX1R
| Q | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica Q vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q has outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Q against the RX1R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and RX1R is 63 and 79 respectively.
Leica Q vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and RX1R.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Q provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica Q Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R Portrait photography info
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Leica Q as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Yes)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (640 grams)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Sony RX1R Sports photography info
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no phase detect auto focus
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Leica Q Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (640g)
display is not selfie friendly
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica Q as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Yes)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (640g)
great max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
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Leica Q vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Leica Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Also called | Typ 116 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-06-10 | 2013-06-26 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Maestro II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 17cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| 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 rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 640 gr (1.41 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 85 | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2221 | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $4,300 | $2,798 |