Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look more in depth at the Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X Vario (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The X Vario was released 3 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X Vario matches up versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X Vario and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Leica X Vario Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X Vario offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Leica X Vario vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X Vario compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X Vario and RX1R II is 62 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and RX1R II.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X Vario because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older X Vario will be behind with regard to sensor technology.