Leica X-U vs Sony RX1R II

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica X-U versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X-U (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X-U was introduced 4 months after the RX1R II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X-U grades against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X-U and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X-U Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica X-U provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X-U versus the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-U and RX1R II is 64 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-U and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-U using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will offer you greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.