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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Older Model is Leica Q2
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Q3 was released 10 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Q3 grades against the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Sony RX100 II

 Q3 RX100 II 
AnnouncedMay 2023June 2013More modern by 121 months
Screen resolution1843k1229kClearer screen (+614k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Leica Q3

 RX100 II Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 II

 Q3 RX100 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q3 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Q3 and the RX100 II.

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q3 and RX100 II is 60 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q3 and RX100 II.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q3 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 40MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Q3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q3
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
90
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q3
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (100,000)
more heavy than others in class (743 grams)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q3
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
86
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
has image stabilization
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 II Travel photography details
70
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (743g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
80
good battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (281g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
74
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 II Vlogging advice
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
video res high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (743 grams)
37
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (281g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 II
 Leica Q3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2023-05-25 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6336 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 100000 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 315 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 17cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,843k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 120s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 743 grams (1.64 pounds) 281 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL6 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $5,999 $598