Leica Q3vs Sony RX100 VII
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 302g 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, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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