Leica X2 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica X2 versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty similar but the X2 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The X2 was launched 8 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the X2 matches up against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica X2 enjoys outer dimensions 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 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X2 vs the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and RX100 VII is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged X2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.