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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Old Model is Leica Q2
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q3 was announced 6 years later than the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Q3 scores against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Sony RX100 V

 Q3 RX100 V 
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2016Fresher by 81 months
Display resolution1843k1229kClearer display (+614k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Leica Q3

 RX100 V Q3 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 V

 Q3 RX100 V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q3 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Q3 and the RX100 V.

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and RX100 V is 60 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q3 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q3 will resolve extra detail with its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Q3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q3 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (100,000)
more heavy than average in class (743g)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 V Sports photography factors
86
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
amazing resolution (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q3
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
70
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average in class (743g)
does not have selfie friendly display
80
lighter than others (299g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q3
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
81
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (100,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
high res video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (743 grams)
81
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (299 grams)
no external mic port
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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 V
 Leica Q3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica Q3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2023-05-25 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9520 x 6336 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 100000 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,843k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 120 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 743 gr (1.64 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 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 Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL6 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $5,999 $998