Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V
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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-RX100 V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V/Sony-RX100-V-front.jpg)
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Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V 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
- Announced January 2016
- Additionally Known as Typ 113
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
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Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Leica X-U and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the X-U (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor sizes.
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The X-U was brought out 8 months earlier than the RX100 V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X-U scores against the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X-U & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Leica X-U Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Sony RX100 V
X-U | RX100 V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Leica X-U
RX100 V | X-U | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | ![]() | January 2016 | Newer by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica X-U and Sony RX100 V
X-U | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X-U enjoys physical dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Leica X-U and Sony RX100 V 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X-U against the RX100 V.
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V size comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and RX100 V is 64 and 89 respectively.
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-U and RX100 V.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-U featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged X-U is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica X-U vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X-U-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-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 RX100 V Specifications
Leica X-U | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica X-U | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Also called | Typ 113 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-01-20 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-16.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC8 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $3,495 | $998 |