Leica X2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a in depth overview of the Leica X2 and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the X2 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The X2 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X2 grades versus the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Leica X2 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica X2 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Leica X2 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X2 and the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X2 and RX100 IV is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.