Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VI

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Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VI

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VI Review.
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Differences

Leica X Vario advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Leica X Vario

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
42 mm vs 95 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
301g vs 636g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.30 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 4.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Outstanding design and build; Exceptionally sharp 28-70mm equivalent zoom lens; Very good still image quality with accurate and realistic colors; Fairly speedy and accurate autofocusing.
Expensive, especially for a fixed-lens compact; Relatively slow f/3.5-6.4 lens; Below average video functionality and quality; Not at all pocketable, about as big and heavy as a mirrorless camera with a moderate zoom lens attached.
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The Competition

Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Leica X Vario

Sigma dp2 Quattro

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Larger lens aperture
Lighter weight

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sony RX100 VI

Sigma dp2 Quattro

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Leica X Vario

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sony RX100 VI

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sigma dp0 Quattro

Leica X Vario

Sigma dp0 Quattro

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp0 Quattro

Sony RX100 VI

Sigma dp0 Quattro

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Leica X Vario

Panasonic ZS100

$2950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica X Vario vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Leica X Vario

Sony RX100 VII

$2950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1298
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

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