Leica X1 vs Sony QX30

Here, we are contrasting the Leica X1 vs Sony QX30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The X1 was introduced 5 years before the QX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X1 scores versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica X1 has external measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X1 vs Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X1 compared to the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and QX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX30 will show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.