X-T5vs Leica Q3vs Sony A7R V
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Leica Q3 (2023) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £5,999 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 60.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 743g | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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