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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Successor is Leica X2
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The X1 was announced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X1 grades vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sony RX100 VI

 X1 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica X1

 RX100 VI X1 
LaunchedJune 2018December 2009More modern by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica X1 and Sony RX100 VI

 X1 RX100 VI 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 has got 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 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X1 versus the RX100 VI.

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
66
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X1
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X1
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
34
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
59
lighter than competitors (306g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
44
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
77
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone port
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Sony RX100 VI
 Leica X1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica X1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-18 2018-06-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2856 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 30cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery form - 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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,495 $1,198