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Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
64 Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 116
  • Replacement is Leica Q2
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very comparable but the Q (Full frame) and ZV-1 II (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q was unveiled 9 years prior to the ZV-1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Q scores vs the ZV-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sony ZV-1 II

		

		

			
 Q ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Leica Q

		

		

			
 ZV-1 II Q 
IntroducedMay 2023June 2015Newer by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica Q and Sony ZV-1 II

		

		

			
 Q ZV-1 II 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q offers external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Q compared to the ZV-1 II.
Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and ZV-1 II is 63 and 88 respectively.
Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and ZV-1 II.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Q will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica Q Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography factors
83
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
74
 manual focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica Q
Street photography with Sony ZV-1 II
67
 built in image stabilization (Yes)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than competitors (640 grams)
80
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (292 grams)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica Q Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography info
69
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Yes)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
66
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica Q as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
63
 includes focus by touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 heavier than competitors (640 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
81
 lighter than average in class (292 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (18mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica Q Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography highlights
75
 focusing manually
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Yes)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
66
 manual focus
 rather wide (18mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no image stabilization
 low battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica Q Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging details
32
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Yes)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
 heavier than competitors (640 grams)
82
 rather wide (18mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone port
 lighter than average in class (292g)
 no image stabilization
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Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Sony ZV-1 II
 Leica QSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Also called Typ 116 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-10 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/100 secs
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 292 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $4,300 $899