Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Released November 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Sony RX100 II
- Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the Q-P (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") have different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Q-P was launched 4 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q-P grades against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q-P and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q-P Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sony RX100 III
Q-P | RX100 III | |||
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Launched | November 2018 | May 2014 | More modern by 55 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Leica Q-P
RX100 III | Q-P | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sony RX100 III
Q-P | RX100 III | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q-P compared to the RX100 III.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and RX100 III is 63 and 89 respectively.
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and RX100 III.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q-P featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q-P will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Q-P should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica Q-P vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Leica Q-P | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica Q-P | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-11-06 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-16 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 17cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 gr (1.41 lbs) | 290 gr (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $3,995 | $748 |