Leica X-U vs Sony RX100

Its time to look much closer at the Leica X-U and Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the X-U (APS-C) and RX100 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The X-U was introduced 3 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X-U matches up against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X-U and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Leica X-U Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica X-U comes with outside measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Leica X-U and Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X-U compared to the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X-U and RX100 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X-U and RX100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X-U with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern X-U should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.