Leica X1 with Sony RX100 VI Comparison

Leica X1 and Sony RX100 VI Main Features

  • December, 2009
  • June, 2018
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 35 mm (1x) F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-200 mm (8.3x) F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 60 x 32 mm, 306g.
  • 102 x 58 x 43 mm, 301g.
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Leica X1 Scores


Imaging score
39
Features score
39
Value for money score
58
Portability score
93
Overall score
46

Sony RX100 VI Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
73
Value for money score
78
Portability score
93
Overall score
66

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI with Leica X1 Overview


Let's compare Leica X1 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Leica X1 was released in 2009, and Sony RX100 VI in 2018. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI is newer, which is a plus. X1 9 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI is greater than that of X1. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. 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.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony RX100 VI, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has image stabilization(Optical), X1 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Sony RX100 VI has a larger 3-inch Tilting screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has electronic viewfinder, and the X1 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, X1 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 X1 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica X1 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General X1 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Brand Leica Sony
Model X1 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Announced December, 2009 June, 2018
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 30 8
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.59
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 11 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.90
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4272 x 2856 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 3200 12800
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 240 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 306 g 301 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 60 x 32 mm 102 x 58 x 43 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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