Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 V

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.

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

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.

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

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.