Leica X1 vs Sony ZV-1 II
Portability
89 Imaging
52 Features
33 Overall
44
89 Imaging
52 Features
33 Overall
44
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67
Leica X1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs
Leica X1
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed December 2009
- Successor is Leica X2
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
- 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
- Announced May 2023
- Replaced the Sony ZV-1
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Here is a in depth review of the Leica X1 vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the X1 grades against the ZV-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sony ZV-1 II
| X1 | ZV-1 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Leica X1
| ZV-1 II | X1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2023 |  | December 2009 | Fresher by 163 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.00" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica X1 and Sony ZV-1 II
| X1 | ZV-1 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Leica X1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Leica X1 enjoys physical 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 ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X1 and the ZV-1 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and ZV-1 II is 89 and 88 respectively.
Leica X1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and ZV-1 II.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (306 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony ZV-1 II as a Sports photography camera
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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lighter than average (306 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors in class (292 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (18mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Sony ZV-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
has manual focus
reasonably wide (18mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3.00")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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can't record video
reasonably wide (18mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
lighter than competitors in class (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Leica X1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
| Leica X1 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica X1 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-12-18 | 2023-05-27 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 18-50mm (2.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8-4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 30cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/100 secs |
| 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 306 grams (0.67 pounds) | 292 grams (0.64 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") |
| 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $1,495 | $899 |