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Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q Typ 116

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Sony RX1R II

42 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony RX1R II
$3,298.00
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Leica Q

24 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

Leica Q
$4,300.00
Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Large Sensor Compact cameras. Both cameras have Full frame sensors but Sony RX1R II has a 42.0 MP and Leica Q has a 24.0 MP resolution. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Compact cameras. Out of 46 cameras in this class, Sony RX1R II is ranked #1 with an overall score of 86 and Leica Q is ranked #2 with an overall score of 85.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sony RX1R II and Leica Q before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony RX1R II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-13
  • 42MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 50 - 25600 ( expands to 102400)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3″ Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 507g. 113 x 65 x 72 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Compare

Leica Q Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-10
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fixed Type Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 640g. 130 x 80 x 93 mm
  • Also known as Typ 116
Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II over Leica Q
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
Max Sensor Resolution 42 MP vs 24 MP 75% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution 1.229k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Weight 507 g vs 640 g 133 g lighter
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele 35mm vs 28mm 7 mm longer tele reach
Color Depth 25.8 vs 24.3 higher color depth
Dynamic Range 13.9 vs 12.7 higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO 3204 vs 2221 better High ISO performance
Price $3,298 vs $4,300 $1,002 cheaper
NFC Connection Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Anti Alias Filter Simulator Yes vs No Turn on Anti Alias filter effect to minimise Moire
Reasons to choose Leica Q over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Built-in Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Touch Screen Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO 50.000 vs 25.600 95% higher Max ISO
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000s vs 1/4000s faster shutter speed
Continuous Shooting 10.0fps vs 5.0fps 5 fps faster
Timelapse Recording Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide 28mm vs 35mm 7 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.70 vs 2.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 1.70 vs 2.00 faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution 3680k dot vs 2359k dot 55% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area 36.00µm2 vs 20.43µm2 76% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Leica Q
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 42 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele 2.00 vs 1.70 Fast lenses at tele
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Leica Q
Built-in Flash No vs No Require external flash
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele 35mm vs 28mm No Tele reach
Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony RX1R II and Leica Q. Sony RX1R II is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Leica Q.

Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX1R II and Leica Q.
Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony RX1R II is significantly lighter (133g ) than the Leica Q which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q: Sensor Comparison

Sony RX1R II has a 42.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ X processor. On the other hand, Leica Q has a 24.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro II processor.

Sony RX1R II's sensor provides 18MP more than Leica Q's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Sony RX1R II's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the RX1R II and Q Typ 116 sensor size comparison.

Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q Sensor Size Comparison


Sony RX1R II and Leica Q have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q Lens Specs Comparison

Sony RX1R II features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens whereas Leica Q features a 28 mm F1.7 Prime lens.

Leica Q has 7mm wider coverage than the Sony RX1R II. At f1.70, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony RX1R II has 7mm longer reach than the Leica Q. However, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q is faster at tele end.

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RX1R II
Q Typ 116
Longest - Panasonic ZS100
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RX1R II
Q Typ 116
Fastest - Leica Q
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RX1R II
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Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Sony RX1R II and Leica Q Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony RX1R II and Leica Q for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony RX1R II for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Leica Q for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Sony RX1R II for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica Q for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.70
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details

Sony RX1R II for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Leica Q for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
35 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
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Sony RX1R II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Leica Q for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
507g
Body Thickness 72mm
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
640g
Body Thickness 93mm
Read the details

Sony RX1R II for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT

Leica Q for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Sony RX1R II vs Leica Q: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony RX1R II and Leica Q, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony RX1R II and Leica Q scores compare:

Sony RX1R II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 44 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #27 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Leica Q
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 44 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #29 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Sony RX1R II scores higher than the Leica Q thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, Leica Q has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Leica Q is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Sony RX1R II.

Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1R II
$3,298.00

Leica Q
Leica Q
$4,300.00

Leica Q vs Sony RX1R II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Leica Q
Brand Sony Leica
Announced 2015-10-13 2015-06-10
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Price $3,298.00 $4,300.00
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Full frame
Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 861.60mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 42 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 50,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 50 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
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 25 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 35 mm (1×) 28 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F2.0 F1.7
Macro Focus Range 14cm 17cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3″ 3″
Resolution 1,229k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74 n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Yes
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/4000s no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 507g 640g
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm 130 x 80 x 93mm
Battery Life 220 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 97 85
DxO Color Depth 25.8 24.3
DxO Dynamic Range 13.9 12.7
DxO Low Light ISO 3204 2221
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