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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed October 2020
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and RX1 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 7 years after the RX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sony RX1

 Q2 Monochrom RX1 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2013More modern by 94 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 RX1 Q2 Monochrom 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX1

 Q2 Monochrom RX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the RX1.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and RX1 is 60 and 79 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and RX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica Q2 Monochrom to result in greater detail due to its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom provides an edge in sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (100,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (734g)
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
80
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Travel photography with Sony RX1
66
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent megapixels (47MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (734g)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than others (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography information
Sony RX1 Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging information
Sony RX1 Vlogging information
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (734 grams)
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX1
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-11 2013-02-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 100000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 17cm -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734g (1.62 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 350 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $5,995 $2,798