Leica Q2vs Sony A9 III
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Sony
Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
View Sony A9 III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
Who should buy what
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Sony A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the leica q2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | Sony A9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — |
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