- 35mm 855.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Leica Q
Q vs Q2 |
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Successor: |
Sony RX1R II
RX1 vs RX1R II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | RX1 | Q2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | Type No. 4889 | |
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $2799.99 | $4995.00 |
Street Price: | $2,398.00 | $5,446.50 |
Date Available: | 2012-12-15 | 2019-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries |
25.3 oz
(718 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.6 x
2.7 in. (113 x 65 x 70 mm) |
5.1 x
3.1 x
3.6 in. (130 x 80 x 92 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 47.3 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.97 microns | 4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 93 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.1 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,534 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 1760 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 2640 x 1488 (3.9 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
8368 x 5584
(46.7 MP,
3:2), 6704 x 4472 (30.0 MP, 3:2), 4668 x 3128 (14.6 MP, Other), 3136 x 2096 (6.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 2240 x 1496 (3.4 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3424 x 2288 (7.8 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.1 | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/60p/30p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades | Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35mm | 28mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 35mm | 28mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2 - f/22 | f/1.7 - f/16 in 1/3 EV increments |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in |
17 cm to Infinity 6.7 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom, 1.4x/2.0x Digital Teleconverter, up to 9.1x Smart digital zoom at lower resolutions | 1.25x, 1.8x, 2.7x crop modes (35, 50, 75 mm eq.) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible Spot | Contrast-detect AF: Single zone (225 fields), multi-field, face recognition, subject tracking, optional setting/shutter release by touching the monitor; Manual focus with focus peaking and magnification available |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic Viewfinder | EVF: 3.68M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 4:3 aspect ratio, -4 to +3 diopter, 21mm eye relief, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.76x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 50 |
ISO Settings: | ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50/64/80), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits); Multi Frame NR: 100-102400 (1 EV steps), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits) | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Flash, Gray Card, Kelvin Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/40000 - 120 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight; Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Colour, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration | Sport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Fireworks, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping, Miniature Effect, Panorama and HDR |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft. | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 | 1/500 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-II |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.89 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.93 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 10 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.1 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | 25 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.2 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | 14 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.038 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.38 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.016 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s | |
Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 8.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 350 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BX1 | Proprietary BP-SCL4 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) | Leica FOTOS App |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | World's First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera. |