Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Sony
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
RX10 V is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
RX10 V
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 12,800)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BRX10 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BRX10 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
Q3 is 6mm narrower, 15mm shorter, and 59mm thinner than RX10 V.
Q3 is 368 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 151mm RX10 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 95 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
743 g vs 1111 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only RX10 V supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
RX10 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or RX10 V?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for RX10 V — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and RX10 V?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and RX10 V?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the RX10 V?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and RX10 V?
Q3 weighs 743 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the Q3 is 368 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and RX10 V record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Q3 and RX10 V weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and RX10 V at $2,299. The RX10 V is $3,696 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.