Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica X1 versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The X1 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X1 matches up vs the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 features outside 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 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X1 versus Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X1 and the RX100 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.