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Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Older Model is Leica SL
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Leica SL2 and Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL2 was unveiled 6 years after the QX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL2 grades vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony QX100

 SL2 QX100 
IntroducedNovember 2019September 2013More modern by 76 months
Display size3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution2100k0kCrisper display (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Leica SL2

 QX100 SL2 

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony QX100

 SL2 QX100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 against the QX100.

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and QX100 is 57 and 92 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and QX100.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL2 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica SL2 will resolve more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SL2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX100 Portrait photography highlights
88
focusing manually
megapixel count high (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 Street photography info
Sony QX100 Street photography info
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
low battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica SL2
Travel photography with Sony QX100
65
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count high (47MP)
not so great battery power (370 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
no RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica SL2
Vlogging with Sony QX100
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Sony QX100
 Leica SL2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2019-11-06 2013-09-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro III -
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
Peak resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch -
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 835 gr (1.84 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $5,995 $268