• APS-C 357.3mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 16,000
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Sony QX1 advantages over Leica M10-R

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    216g vs 660g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video

Leica M10-R advantages over Sony QX1

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.58 vs 4.25 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 52 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    41.0 vs 20.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    960 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 16000 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1
Samsung NX2000
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen
Leica M10-R
Samsung NX2000
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony QX1
Samsung NX3300
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas
Leica M10-R
Samsung NX3300
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony QX1
Ricoh GR II
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Integrated ND filter
Leica M10-R
Ricoh GR II
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • Internal flash

Compared to Leica M10

Sony QX1
Leica M10
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection
  • $7995
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
Leica M10-R
Leica M10
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Newer
  • $7995
  • 35mm

Compared to Leica SL2

Sony QX1
Leica SL2
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $6945
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
Leica M10-R
Leica SL2
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $6945
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
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