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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Leica X1
(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
  • Launched December 2009
  • Later Model is Leica X2
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Leica X1 versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The X1 was revealed 7 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the X1 matches up vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sony RX100 V

 X1 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Leica X1

 RX100 V X1 
LaunchedOctober 2016December 2009Fresher by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica X1 and Sony RX100 V

 X1 RX100 V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica X1 has got outer dimensions 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 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X1 versus the RX100 V.

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older X1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X1
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica X1 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 V Street photography advice
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (306g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X1 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 V Sports photography factors
34
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 V Travel photography features
59
lighter than competition (306g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X1
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
44
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 V Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
81
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
does not have mic socket
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Sony RX100 V
 Leica X1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica X1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-18 2016-10-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2856 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 30cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,495 $998