Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Succeeded the Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched February 2013
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Leica X Vario and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the X Vario (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe X Vario was brought out 4 months after the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X Vario matches up against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony RX1
| X Vario | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica X Vario
| RX1 | X Vario | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony RX1
| X Vario | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica X Vario provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X Vario vs the RX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and RX1.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X Vario because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will produce extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Leica X Vario | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica X Vario | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-06-11 | 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 15.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3272 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-70mm (2.5x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 680g (1.50 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 78 | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 1320 | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 shots | 270 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC8 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $2,950 | $2,798 |