Leica X2 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a extensive overview of the Leica X2 and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the X2 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor size.

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The X2 was released 7 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X2 grades versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica X2 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X2 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X2 against the RX100 VA.

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

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged X2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.