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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Other Name is Type No. 4889
  • Old Model is Leica Q
  • Newer Model is Leica Q3
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica Q2 versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q2 (47MP) and the RX1R II (42MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Q2 was manufactured 3 years after the RX1R II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Q2 grades against the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony RX1R II

 Q2 RX1R II 
IntroducedMarch 2019October 2015More modern by 42 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Leica Q2

 RX1R II Q2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony RX1R II

 Q2 RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica Q2 provides outside 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 RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Q2 vs the RX1R II.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and RX1R II is 61 and 78 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Leica Q2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Q2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count excellent (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography factors
Sony RX1R II Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than average (718g)
73
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R II Sports photography advice
78
silent mode (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
has no phase detect autofocus
63
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count excellent (47MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average (718g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
59
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (507g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
68
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (718g)
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507 grams)
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Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sony RX1R II
 Leica Q2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Otherwise known as Type No. 4889 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-03-07 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 50 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 17cm 14cm
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718 gr (1.58 lbs) 507 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 97
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.9
DXO Low light score 2491 3204
Other
Battery life 370 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $4,985 $3,300