Leica Q vs Sony RX100 III

Let's look closer at the Leica Q versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Q (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Q was manufactured 14 months later than the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q grades versus the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Q has outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Leica Q versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Q and the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and RX100 III is 63 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Q provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.