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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(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
  • Released October 2020
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sony RX100 VA

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 VA 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2018Fresher by 28 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 RX100 VA Q2 Monochrom 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 VA

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 VA 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (100,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
86
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography information
80
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (734g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition in class (299g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (100,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
81
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
does not have microphone support
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 VA
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-11 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 100000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 17cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $5,995 $998