Leica X1 vs Sony RX1

The following is a extended comparison of the Leica X1 versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X1 matches up vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X1 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the X1 against the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and RX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will give greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.