Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we are analyzing the Leica X1 versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X1 matches up against the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X1 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Leica X1 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X1 compared to the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind in sensor innovation.