Leica X-U vs Sony RX1
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![Leica X-U front Leica X-U front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-X-U.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1/Sony-RX1-front.jpg)
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Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Released January 2016
- Alternate Name is Typ 113
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
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Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Overview
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.
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Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Sony RX1
X-U | RX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 36 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica X-U
RX1 | X-U | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X-U and Sony RX1
X-U | RX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Leica X-U and Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 size comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-U and RX1 is 64 and 79 respectively.
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica X-U vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Leica X-U | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica X-U | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Also referred to as | Typ 113 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-20 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-16.0 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 635 gr (1.40 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | 270 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC8 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $3,495 | $2,798 |