Leica X1 vs Sony RX1R II

In this article, we will be contrasting the Leica X1 versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1 was launched 6 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X1 scores vs the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica X1 has exterior measurements 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X1 and the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older X1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.