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Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
60 Imaging
85 Features
77 Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
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Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced May 2023
  • Previous Model is Leica Q2
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Older Model is Sony ZV-1
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Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica Q3 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and ZV-1 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q3 was unveiled within a month of the ZV-1 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Q3 grades against the ZV-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Sony ZV-1 II

		

		

			
 Q3 ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1843k922kSharper display (+921k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Leica Q3

		

		

			
 ZV-1 II Q3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica Q3 and Sony ZV-1 II

		

		

			
 Q3 ZV-1 II 
RevealedMay 2023May 2023Similar generation
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display dimension3.00"3.00"Identical display dimensions
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q3 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica Q3 and Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q3 vs the ZV-1 II.
Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and ZV-1 II is 60 and 88 respectively.
Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and ZV-1 II.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q3 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q3 will deliver extra detail having an extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica Q3
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1 II
91
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 fantastic  resolution (60 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
74
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 offers face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica Q3
Street photography with Sony ZV-1 II
75
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (100,000)
 more heavy than competition (743 grams)
80
 screen can move to multiple angles
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition (292 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica Q3
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1 II
86
 quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
 image stabilization
 fantastic  resolution (60 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 can't change focal length (28mm)
66
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 fps)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica Q3
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
71
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 fantastic  resolution (60 megapixels)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 more heavy than competition (743 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competition (292g)
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (18mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica Q3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
82
 focusing manually
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization
 fantastic  resolution (60MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (100,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
66
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (18mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica Q3 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
33
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (743 grams)
82
 pretty wide (18mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 lighter than competition (292 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
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Leica Q3 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Leica Q3Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica Q3 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2023-05-25 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6336 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 100000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range 17cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,843 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
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 rate 15.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/100 seconds
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 743g (1.64 pounds) 292g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL6 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $5,999 $899