Leica X2 vs Sony RX1R

Let's look much closer at the Leica X2 vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The X2 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X2 matches up vs the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Leica X2 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica X2 enjoys exterior 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Leica X2 vs Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X2 versus the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and RX1R.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R will give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged X2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.