Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Leica Q2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Lets look closer at the Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q3 was released 5 years after the RX100 VI which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Q3 matches up against the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q3 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Sony RX100 VI
Q3 | RX100 VI | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | June 2018 | Newer by 61 months | |
Display resolution | 1843k | 1229k | Clearer display (+614k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Leica Q3
RX100 VI | Q3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica Q3 and Sony RX100 VI
Q3 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.00" | 3" | Same display size | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica Q3 has 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q3 vs the RX100 VI.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q3 and RX100 VI is 60 and 88 respectively.
Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and RX100 VI.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q3 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 40MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Q3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Leica Q3 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Leica Q3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica Q3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2023-05-25 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 9520 x 6336 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 100000 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 17cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,843 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.79x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 120 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 8192x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 743g (1.64 lbs) | 301g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL6 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $5,999 | $1,198 |