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Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
83 Imaging
57 Features
37 Overall
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Leica X2 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica X2 and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close but the X2 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The X2 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X2 scores against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 X2 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Leica X2

		

		

			
 ZV-1 X2 
ReleasedMay 2020May 2012Newer by 97 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica X2 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 X2 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Leica X2 and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X2 versus the ZV-1.
Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and ZV-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and ZV-1.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
73
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica X2 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
65
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
85
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 lighter than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica X2
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
49
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 focal length is fixed (36mm)
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features tracking focus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica X2 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
64
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than others (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica X2
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
53
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse mode
70
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica X2
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
9
 lack of video recording
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 lighter than others (294 grams)
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Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sony ZV-1
 Leica X2Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica X2 Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-10 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 30cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $994 $750