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Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Additionally Known as Typ 116
  • Successor is Leica Q2
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Released October 2022
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Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Leica Q versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q (24MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very comparable but the Q (Full frame) and ZV-1F (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was announced 8 years prior to the ZV-1F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Q grades against the ZV-1F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Q ZV-1F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1F Q 
ReleasedOctober 2022June 2015Newer by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Q ZV-1F 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q has got outside measurements 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-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q vs the ZV-1F.

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and ZV-1F is 63 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and ZV-1F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Q will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
58
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography details
Sony ZV-1F Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than others (640g)
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (1")
features focus by touch
lighter than others (256g)
no image stabilization
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography information
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect AF
61
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (16.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
fixed focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1F
63
features focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others (640 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
87
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than others (256g)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
great max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Yes)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
56
great max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging advice
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Yes)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (640g)
82
great max aperture (f2)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than others (256 grams)
no image stabilization
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Leica Q vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Sony ZV-1F
 Leica QSony ZV-1F
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q Sony ZV-1F
Also Known as Typ 116 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-10 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7 f/2
Macro focusing distance 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 256 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 - 360 shots
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $4,300 $499