Leica X2 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica X2 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the X2 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The X2 was introduced 12 years before the ZV-1 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X2 scores versus the ZV-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X2 and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 has physical 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 ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X2 vs the ZV-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and ZV-1 II is 83 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and ZV-1 II.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 II will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older X2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.