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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Earlier Model is Leica Q
  • Updated by Leica Q3
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica Q2 versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Q2 was launched 10 months later than the RX100 VI so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Q2 matches up vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony RX100 VI

 Q2 RX100 VI 
LaunchedMarch 2019June 2018Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica Q2

 RX100 VI Q2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 VI

 Q2 RX100 VI 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 has got 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q2 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q2 compared to the RX100 VI.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and RX100 VI is 61 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Q2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
66
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than average (718 grams)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography highlights
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
70
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average (718 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
77
lighter than average (301g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
80
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (718g)
77
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone socket
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sony RX100 VI
 Leica Q2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Also called as Type No. 4889 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-03-07 2018-06-05
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 47 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 17cm 8cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s 1/2000s
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 718 grams (1.58 pounds) 301 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at release $4,985 $1,198