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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
62 Imaging
58 Features
51 Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the X Vario (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The X Vario was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X Vario scores versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 X Vario RX100 VA 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Leica X Vario

		

		

			
 RX100 VA X Vario 
ReleasedJuly 2018June 2013More recent by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 X Vario RX100 VA 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X Vario comes with external measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X Vario vs the RX100 VA.
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and RX100 VA is 62 and 89 respectively.
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and RX100 VA.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X Vario using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older X Vario is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica X Vario Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography highlights
74
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
66
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica X Vario
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
53
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (680g)
86
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica X Vario Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography details
54
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great battery life (450 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
70
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Leica X Vario Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
56
 great battery life (450 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
 lighter than competition (299g)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica X Vario Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography features
61
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (450 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Timelapse function
66
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica X Vario Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
25
 rather wide (28mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (680g)
81
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition (299 grams)
 no microphone jack
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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sony RX100 VA
 Leica X VarioSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica X Vario Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-11 2018-07-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3272 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-70mm (2.5x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
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 Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,950 $998