Leica X2 vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a extended assessment of the Leica X2 and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X2 matches up versus the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 comes with external 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X2 versus the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and RX1R II is 83 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and RX1R II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will give greater detail because of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged X2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.