Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to look more closely at the Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was introduced 8 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q3 scores versus the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Q3 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q3 and the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q3 and RX100 IV is 60 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q3 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Q3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.