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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Leica X2
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica X Vario versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the X Vario (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The X Vario was introduced within a month of the RX100 II so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X Vario matches up vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony RX100 II

 X Vario RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Leica X Vario

 RX100 II X Vario 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony RX100 II

 X Vario RX100 II 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica X Vario provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Leica X Vario versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X Vario vs the RX100 II.

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X Vario and RX100 II is 62 and 89 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X Vario and RX100 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X Vario having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 II will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X Vario
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography information
Sony RX100 II Street photography information
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario Sports photography information
Sony RX100 II Sports photography information
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario Travel photography information
Sony RX100 II Travel photography information
56
good battery pack (450 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
80
great battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (281g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
61
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sony RX100 II
 Leica X VarioSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica X Vario Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-11 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3272 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-70mm (2.5x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1320 483
Other
Battery life 450 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,950 $598