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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced March 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Previous Model is Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 was announced 2 years after the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Q2 scores versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony RX100 V

 Q2 RX100 V 
IntroducedMarch 2019October 2016More modern by 30 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Leica Q2

 RX100 V Q2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 V

 Q2 RX100 V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 features exterior 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 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Q2 compared to the RX100 V.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and RX100 V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and RX100 V.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica Q2 will provide more detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Q2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than average in class (718g)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 V Travel photography information
70
better than average battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average in class (718 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (718 grams)
81
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
does not have external microphone support
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 V
 Leica Q2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Also Known as Type No. 4889 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-03-07 2016-10-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 50000 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 17cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718 grams (1.58 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 70
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 2491 586
Other
Battery life 370 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $4,985 $998