Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1
Portability
60 Imaging
80 Features
66 Overall
74
60 Imaging
80 Features
66 Overall
74
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2020 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 94 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom
| RX1 | Q2 Monochrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX1
| Q2 Monochrom | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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).
Check out the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
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
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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Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
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)
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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Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
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
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 photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Travel photography with Sony RX1
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
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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Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography information
Sony RX1 Landscape photography information
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
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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Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging information
Sony RX1 Vlogging information
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)
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
| Leica Q2 Monochrom | Sony 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 |