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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • New Model is Sony RX100 II
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 2 was revealed 23 months earlier than the RX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony RX100

 V-Lux 2 RX100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 RX100 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony RX100

 V-Lux 2 RX100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the RX100.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and RX100 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and RX100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
52
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Sony RX100
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520 grams)
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (240g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 Travel photography features
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
51
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (520g)
38
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony RX100
 Leica V-Lux 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2012-08-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 gr (1.15 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $448