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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Announced October 2020
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was introduced 2 years after the RX100 VI which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q2 Monochrom scores versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sony RX100 VI

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 VI 
RevealedOctober 2020June 2018More modern by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 RX100 VI Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 VI

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the RX100 VI.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 VI is 60 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 VI.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you extra detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Q2 Monochrom provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
88
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (100,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (734g)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
80
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
66
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (734g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging factors
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (734 grams)
77
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic support
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 VI
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-11 2018-06-05
Physical type 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 surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 17cm 8cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lb) 301 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $5,995 $1,198