Leica X2 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we are reviewing the Leica X2 versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very similar but the X2 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature different sensor size.

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The X2 was brought out 24 months before the RX100 III making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X2 matches up against the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X2 compared to the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and RX100 III is 83 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older X2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.