Canon EOS R3vs Leica Q2
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the leica q2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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