Leica Q vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica Q and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Leica Q was introduced in June 2015 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica Q over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 over Leica Q.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Leica Q has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Leica Q also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Leica Q

Leica Q has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 3,680k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800.

Leica Q features a 24.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 50,000. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Leica Q is equipped with Maestro II processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 28mm: 4272 x 2848, 2976 x 1600 x 1200; 35mm: 4800 x 3200, 3424 x 2288, 2384 x 1592, 1280 x 856; 50mm: 3360 x 2240, 2400 x 1600, 1680 x 1120, 896 x 600 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5,152 x 3,864, 3,648 x 2,736, 2,592 x 1,944, 5,152 x 2,896, 1,920 x 1,080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Leica Q

Leica Q has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Leica Q

Leica Q has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Leica Q comes with BP-DC12 battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 comes with NP-BN battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Leica Q has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Leica Q, and up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. Leica Q can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m. Leica Q has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount..

Leica Q body has dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.83"). Leica Q weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz).

Leica Q

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800

130 mm

80 mm

97 mm

55 mm

80 mm

55 mm