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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced October 2020
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 Monochrom was announced 4 years after the RX100 V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sony RX100 V

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 V 
RevealedOctober 2020October 2016Newer by 49 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 RX100 V Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 V

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom provides physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the RX100 V.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 V is 60 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will give you greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom should have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
high resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (100,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors in class (734 grams)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
80
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
66
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
high resolution (47 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
display is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
77
manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
high resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (100,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
81
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
no mic jack
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 V
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-11 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 100000 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $5,995 $998