Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a in depth assessment of the Leica Q2 versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 was launched 5 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Q2 grades versus the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Q2 versus the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and RX100 II is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica Q2 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Q2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.