Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 2 years later than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Q2 Monochrom grades versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has got 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the RX100 VA.

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

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Q2 Monochrom should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.