Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
- Released December 2009
- Replacement is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released July 2019
- Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Leica X1 versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X1 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X1 matches up vs the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sony RX100 VII
X1 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Leica X1
RX100 VII | X1 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | December 2009 | Fresher by 116 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica X1 and Sony RX100 VII
X1 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Leica X1 versus Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X1 compared to the RX100 VII.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and RX100 VII.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X1 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Leica X1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica X1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-12-18 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 30cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
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 speed | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) |
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 All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,495 | $1,298 |