Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 was launched 8 months later than the RX100 VA and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Q2 scores against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Q2 vs the RX100 VA.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and RX100 VA is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and RX100 VA.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica Q2 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Q2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.