Leica X-U vs Sony ZV-1F

Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica X-U vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is pretty close but the X-U (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The X-U was introduced 7 years before the ZV-1F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-U scores versus the ZV-1F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X-U and Sony ZV-1F. The whole galleries are available at Leica X-U Gallery and Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account 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) while the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X-U vs Sony ZV-1F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-U against the ZV-1F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and ZV-1F is 64 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-U and ZV-1F.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-U with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged X-U will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.