Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be comparing the Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1 was released 5 years before the RX100 III which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X1 grades vs the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X1 versus the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and RX100 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 III will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.