Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony W550 and Leica X-U side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W550 has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75″) and weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz) (including batteries). Leica X-U has external dimensions of 140 x 79 x 88 mm (5.51 x 3.11 x 3.46″) and weighs 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.40 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony W550 and the Leica X-U. Sony W550 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 46mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 69mm thinner than Leica X-U.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony W550 and Leica X-U.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W550 and Leica X-U.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W550 is significantly lighter (525g ) than the Leica X-U which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the X-U, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the W550.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony W550 and Leica X-U's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Leica X-U sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Sony W550's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-U.