Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets look closer at the Leica X Vario and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched but the X Vario (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X Vario was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X Vario matches up against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X Vario & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X Vario Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X Vario enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X Vario against the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X Vario and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and RX100 VI.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X Vario using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged X Vario is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.