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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII 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 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sony RX100 VII

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 VII 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2019More modern by 15 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 RX100 VII Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 VII

 Q2 Monochrom RX100 VII 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
67
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (734 grams)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography highlights
80
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography information
66
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (734g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
77
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (100,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging advice
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (734g)
81
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than competition in class (302g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony RX100 VII
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-11 2019-07-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 100000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 17cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 gr (1.62 lbs) 302 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,995 $1,298