Leica X-U vs Sony RX1

Following is a detailed overview of the Leica X-U and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the X-U (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The X-U was launched 2 years after the RX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X-U scores versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X-U & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are available at Leica X-U Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica X-U enjoys outside measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X-U vs the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-U and RX1 is 64 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-U and RX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-U because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger X-U provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.