# premium-compact

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Sony RX1R III vs Leica Q3 43: Which $6,000 Compact Camera Is Actually Worth It?

Sony RX1R III ($5,098, 35mm f/2, 498g) vs Leica Q3 43 ($6,985, 43mm f/2 APO, 772g, IP52): two flagship 2025–2026 fixed-lens full-frame compacts compared on price, autofocus, build, video, and 7-year cost-of-ownership.

July 12, 2026 💰 $1,887 upfront by choosing the Sony, partially offset by ~$300 stronger Leica resale at year 5

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Leica Q3 vs Fujifilm X100VI: Which Premium Compact Camera Actually Saves You Money?

Leica Q3 ($5,895 full-frame 60MP, Summilux 28mm f/1.7) vs Fujifilm X100VI ($1,799 APS-C 40MP, 23mm f/2, in-body stabilization): the two most-loved premium compact cameras of 2026 go head-to-head on image quality, lens, build, ownership cost and 10-year value.

July 2, 2026 💰 $800-$3,200 over 10 years by choosing the X100VI if you do not need full-frame rendering or weather sealing

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Sony RX1R III vs Fujifilm GFX100RF: Which $5,000 Compact Camera Is Actually Worth It?

Sony's 61MP RX1R III and Fujifilm's 102MP GFX100RF are the two flagship fixed-lens compacts of 2026. We compare price, real-world detail, autofocus, build quality, and total cost of ownership to find the smarter buy.

June 17, 2026 💰 $199 upfront plus ~$300 in long-term accessory savings by choosing the GFX100RF