Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released June 2015
- Replaced the Sony RX100 III
- New Model is Sony RX100 V
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony RX100 IV
X Vario | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Leica X Vario
RX100 IV | X Vario | |||
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Released | June 2015 | June 2013 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony RX100 IV
X Vario | RX100 IV | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
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.
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Leica X Vario | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica X Vario | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-11 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-70mm (2.5x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 16.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1320 | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | 280 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC8 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $2,950 | $898 |