Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a extensive analysis of the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 Monochrom was introduced 7 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 II is 60 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide you with more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom should have an edge in sensor technology.