Leica Q with Sony RX1 Comparison

Leica Q and Sony RX1 Main Features

  • June, 2015
  • February, 2013
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 28 mm (1x) F1.7 Zoom Lens
  • 35 mm (1x) F2.0-22.0 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 50000 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic and Optical (optional) Viewfinder
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 130 x 80 x 93 mm, 640g.
  • 113 x 65 x 70 mm, 482g.
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Leica Q Scores


Imaging score
73
Features score
76
Value for money score
82
Portability score
77
Overall score
79

Sony RX1 Scores


Imaging score
75
Features score
58
Value for money score
78
Portability score
86
Overall score
70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 with Leica Q Overview


Let's compare Leica Q with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Leica Q was released in 2015, and Sony RX1 in 2013. Q is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Q has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Q has electronic viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Q has a higher resolution of 3680k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica Q has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica Q has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Q Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Brand Leica Sony
Model Q Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Announced June, 2015 February, 2013
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 17 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 3680
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 6.00
Flash Modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 50000 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 270 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-DC12 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 640 g 482 g
Physical Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93 mm 113 x 65 x 70 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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