Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we are analyzing the Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the X Vario (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The X Vario was released 24 months earlier than the RX100 IV making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X Vario matches up versus the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X Vario and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica X Vario Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica X Vario enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the X Vario and the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and RX100 IV is 62 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X Vario and RX100 IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X Vario due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older X Vario is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.