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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Released March 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Previous Model is Leica Q
  • Newer Model is Leica Q3
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony RX100 VA

 Q2 RX100 VA 
LaunchedMarch 2019July 2018Fresher by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Leica Q2

 RX100 VA Q2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 VA

 Q2 RX100 VA 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
87
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (718g)
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
78
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography info
70
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (718g)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition (299g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
66
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (718 grams)
81
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
missing mic socket
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 VA
 Leica Q2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Also Known as Type No. 4889 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-03-07 2018-07-13
Physical type 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 50000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest 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
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $4,985 $998