Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 V

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.