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Q vs Cyber-shot RX10 V

Quick take: The Q has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Q is the most affordable; only the Cyber-shot RX10 V is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Q — Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography: The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.

Who should buy what
Q (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
  • Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
  • Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
  • Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification QLeica · 2015Cyber-shot RX10 VSony · 2026
Price £1,999Best£2,199
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 24.2MPBest20.1MP
Video 1080p/60pUncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detectionAI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking
Stabilisation No stabilisationOptical (in-lens), no IBIS
Burst Rate 10fps30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking)Best
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA)630 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 640g (with battery and card)1,111g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnificationEVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dotsTilting screen
Mount Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPHFixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-FiUSB-C, micro-HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Q
Cyber-shot RX10 V
Portrait
3.2/10
6.5/10
Street
6.2/10
4.7/10
Travel
4.6/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.7/10
6.5/10
Documentary
2.9/10
7.3/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.8/10
Casual
3.1/10
3.6/10
Food
3.8/10
5.1/10
Macro
2.3/10
3.6/10
Architecture
4.7/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
—
6.1/10
Sports & Action
—
8.5/10
Wildlife
—
8.6/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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