Leica X1 vs Sony RX100
89 Imaging
52 Features
33 Overall
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![Leica X1 front Leica X1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-X1.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100/Sony-RX100-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed December 2009
- New Model is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica X1 and Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor size.
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The X1 was manufactured 3 years before the RX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X1 grades against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sony RX100
X1 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Leica X1
RX100 | X1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X1 and Sony RX100
X1 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 has exterior measurements 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Leica X1 and Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X1 and the RX100.
![Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 size comparison Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.
![Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and RX100.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Leica X1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica X1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-12-18 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 30cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,495 | $448 |