Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony RX100 V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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sony RX100 VI
X1 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica X1
RX100 VI | X1 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | December 2009 | More modern by 103 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Leica X1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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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 |