Leica X2 vs Sony W800

Following is a extensive review of the Leica X2 and Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close but the X2 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The X2 was released 21 months prior to the W800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the X2 matches up versus the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Leica X2 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica X2 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Leica X2 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X2 and the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and W800 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and W800.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W800 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.