Leica
Q3 Monochrom
Monochrome full-frame Q3 with 60MP sensor and fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens for black-and-white reportage.
$6,795
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
Q3 Monochrom
Wins
Alpha 7 V
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AQ3 Monochrom has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 51,200)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- AQ3 Monochrom has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Q3 Monochrom
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Q3 Monochrom is 16mm shorter than Alpha 7 V but it is also 10mm thicker.
Q3 Monochrom is 48 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 Monochrom · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3 Monochrom
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Q3 Monochrom
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Q3 Monochrom: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Q3 Monochrom
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
EVF magnification
0.79 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Q3 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
- ✓8K video
- ✓IP52 sealed compact
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Q3 Monochrom or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Q3 Monochrom — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 Monochrom and Alpha 7 V?
Q3 Monochrom is 60.3 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Q3 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Q3 Monochrom and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Q3 Monochrom does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 Monochrom or the Alpha 7 V?
Q3 Monochrom reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 Monochrom and Alpha 7 V?
Q3 Monochrom weighs 743 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 48 g lighter.
Do the Q3 Monochrom and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Q3 Monochrom: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Q3 Monochrom and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Q3 Monochrom: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 Monochrom and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 Monochrom launched at $6,795 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $3,896 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.