Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 Monochrom was unveiled 15 months after the RX100 VII making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up vs the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has got outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 VII is 60 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you extra detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Q2 Monochrom provides a benefit in sensor technology.