Leica Q vs Sony W290

Here is a extended comparison of the Leica Q vs Sony W290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q (24MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Q (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was launched 6 years later than the W290 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Q scores against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q has 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) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Q vs the W290.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and W290 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and W290.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q will offer more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.