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Leica Q3 43 vs Sony RX1R III

The Leica Q3 43 and the Sony RX1R III side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica Q3 43 if you want stabilisation. On these specs the Sony RX1R III has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Leica Q3 43	Sony RX1R III
Maker	Leica	Sony
Mount	built-in lens	built-in lens
Sensor	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor	1×	1×
Resolution	60 MP	61 MP
Stabilisation	yesstabilised	none
Announced	2024	2025
Type	fixed-lens compact	fixed-lens compact
Lens	43mm f/2	35mm f/2
Weight	772 g	not listed

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica Q3 43 1×, Sony RX1R III 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

The Leica Q3 43 takes no lenses: its built-in 43mm frames like 43mm on full frame. The Sony RX1R III takes no lenses: its built-in 35mm frames like 35mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.

The Leica Q3 43: a built-in lens. The Sony RX1R III: a built-in lens.