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Leica Q (Typ 116) vs Sony RX1R

The Leica Q (Typ 116) and the Sony RX1R side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica Q (Typ 116) if you want stabilisation and a newer model (2015 against 2013), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Sony RX1R has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Leica Q (Typ 116)	Sony RX1R
Maker	Leica	Sony
Mount	built-in lens	built-in lens
Sensor	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor	1×	1×
Resolution	24 MP	24.3 MP
Stabilisation	yesstabilised	none
Announced	2015	2013
Type	fixed-lens compact	fixed-lens compact
Lens	28mm f/1.7	35mm f/2

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica Q (Typ 116) 1×, Sony RX1R 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

The Leica Q (Typ 116) takes no lenses: its built-in 28mm frames like 28mm on full frame. The Sony RX1R takes no lenses: its built-in 35mm frames like 35mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.

The Leica Q (Typ 116): a built-in lens. The Sony RX1R: a built-in lens.