Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was announced 9 years later than the RX100 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Q3 matches up versus the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q3 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q3 offers outside measurements 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 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Q3 vs the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and RX100 III is 60 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q3 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q3 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Q3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.