Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II
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Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Typ 116
- Replacement is Leica Q2
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Launched October 2015
- Replaced the Sony RX1R
Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q was released 4 months before the RX1R II so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q grades against the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sony RX1R II
Q | RX1R II | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Leica Q
RX1R II | Q | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q and Sony RX1R II
Q | RX1R II | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | October 2015 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Q has outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q compared to the RX1R II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and RX1R II is 63 and 78 respectively.
Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and RX1R II.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony RX1R II to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Leica Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Also referred to as | Typ 116 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-06-10 | 2015-10-13 |
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 | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 distance | 17cm | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 640g (1.41 lb) | 507g (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 2221 | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $4,300 | $3,300 |