Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we are matching up the Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 was launched 4 months earlier than the RX100 VII and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q2 matches up against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q2 vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Q2 vs the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and RX100 VII is 61 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will render more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.