Leica X1 vs Sony W370

Let's look more closely at the Leica X1 versus Sony W370, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the X1 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The X1 was manufactured around the same time to the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X1 grades versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the X1 against the W370.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and W370.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.