Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The X1 was announced 9 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X1 grades versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica X1 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the X1 versus the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.