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Q2 vs Sony RX1R III
Quick take: The Sony RX1R III has the highest resolution at 61MP; the Q2 is the most affordable; only the Q2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·12 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?
Q2 — Street, Travel, Documentary: The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
Q2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Q2Leica · 2019 | Sony RX1R IIISony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750Best | £3,899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA)Best | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 718g (with battery and card) | 496g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C, 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
Q2
Sony RX1R III
Portrait
3.9/10
5.9/10
Street
6.5/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
5.7/10
Filmmaking
4.3/10
5.3/10
Documentary
4.7/10
5.5/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.7/10
Casual
3.6/10
4.6/10
Food
5.1/10
6.3/10
Macro
3.6/10
4.8/10
Architecture
6.1/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
6.2/10
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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