Leica Q3vs RX100 VI
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
Leica Q3 (2023)
- Photographers who want a fixed-lens full-frame camera with no compromises
- Q2 owners upgrading to articulating screen and improved autofocus
- Travel photographers who want one premium compact that does everything
- Street and documentary photographers who want Leica quality without changing lenses
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £700 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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