Sony RX1R III vs Leica Q3 43
Two of the compact and fixed-lens cameras in our best compact cameras, ranked by official specs comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 61 MP official effective pixels, 5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization
Check price at AmazonBest for: 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 15 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 100,000 official native stills maximum
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Sony RX1R III | Leica Q3 43 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official effective megapixelsThe official effective stills pixel count, expressed in megapixels. When a Japanese official table publishes the figure in 万画素 (units of 10,000 pixels), we convert it to megapixels and label that unit conversion computed. | 61 MP | 60.3 MP | 30% |
| Official maximum continuous shootingThe official maximum continuous-shooting rate in frames per second, including official high-speed electronic or custom modes when the table lists them. Official rates above 120 fps are clamped at the reference best so one limited custom mode does not dominate the ranking. Restrictions printed on the official table appear as extra wording. | 5 fps | 15 fps | 25% |
| Official native stills ISO maximumThe official standard or native stills ISO range maximum, not extended or video-only figures when the table separates them. Official maxima above ISO 102,400 are clamped at the reference best. This is a published sensitivity ceiling, not a noise test. | 32000 | 100000 | 25% |
| Official in-camera stabilizationOfficial in-camera stills stabilization (in-body, lens-shift or optical), recorded as yes or no when the official table states it. Official CIPA stop ratings, when published, are shown as extra details and are not scored. If the official table we used does not state whether stabilization is included, the field is Not listed and scores at the category minimum. | Yes | Not listed | 20% |
| Official image sensor | 35mmフルサイズ（35.7 x 23.8 mm）、Exmor R CMOSセンサー | CMOS-Sensor, 62,39 MP/60,3 MP (total/effective) | info |
| Official effective pixels (specification wording) | 静止画時: 最大約6100万画素、動画時: 最大約5080万画素 | Not listed | info |
| Official effective megapixels (computed) | 61 MP (computed from official 万画素 wording) | Not listed | info |
| Official continuous shooting (specification wording) | Hi: 最高約5.0コマ/秒 | ontinuous - 9 fps / 12 bit, Continuous - 15 fps / 12 bit: Automatic settings (exposure | info |
| Official native stills ISO (specification wording) | ISO 100 - 32000 | Not listed | info |
| Official in-body stabilization (CIPA stops, when published) | 5 stops (official CIPA figure; not scored) | Not listed | info |
| Official stabilization wording | ±5.0 EV（1/3 EV ステップ） | Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings | info |
| Official body weight | 454 g | 772 g | info |
| Official body weight in pounds (computed) | 1.00 lb (computed from official 454 g) | 1.70 lb (computed from official 772 g) | info |
| Official battery / CIPA wording | ファインダー使用時: 約270枚、液晶モニター使用時: 約300枚（CIPA規格準拠） | Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2 V (DC); capacity: 2200 mAh (min.), 350 shots (based on CIPA standard, with All Displays Auto Off = 5 s); manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China | info |
| Official native ISO (stills wording) | 静止画撮影時: ISO 100 - 32000（拡張: 下限ISO 50、上限ISO 102400）、AUTO（ISO 100 - 12800、上限/下限設定可能）、動画撮影時: ISO 100 - 32000相当 、AUTO （ISO 100 - 12800相当、上限/下限設定可能） | Not listed | info |
| ShotPick score | 5.4/10 | 5.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Sony RX1R III
Better published figure on: Official effective megapixels.
What we like
- Official table lists 61 MP effective pixels
- Official table lists in-body or in-camera stills stabilization (5 official CIPA stops, shown as an extra detail and not scored)
Watch out for
- Official table lists a maximum continuous-shooting rate of 5 fps
Leica Q3 43
Better published figure on: Official maximum continuous shooting, Official native stills ISO maximum.
What we like
- Official table lists 60.3 MP effective pixels
- Official table lists a maximum continuous-shooting rate of 15 fps
- Official table lists a native stills ISO maximum of ISO 100,000
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not state whether in-body or in-camera stills stabilization is included
Verdict
On published specs, the Sony RX1R III scores higher (5.4 vs 5.3). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Sony RX1R III if this sounds like you: 61 MP official effective pixels, 5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization.
- Choose the Leica Q3 43 if this sounds like you: 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 15 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 100,000 official native stills maximum.
- Sony RX1R III: Sony official specifications (DSC-RX1RM3)
- Leica Q3 43: Leica official technical specifications (Leica Q3 43)