Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100

The following is a extended comparison of the Leica Q2 versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 was introduced 6 years after the RX100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Q2 matches up versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q2 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Q2 vs the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and RX100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and RX100.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 will deliver greater detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Q2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.