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Leica M EV1 vs Q3 Monochrom
Quick take: The Q3 Monochrom is the most affordable; only the Q3 Monochrom is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica M EV1Leica · 2025 | Q3 MonochromLeica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £5,900Best |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 60MP full-frame CMOS, monochrome (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | None (stills-only) | 8K/30p, C4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes 422 HQ (FHD) |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Contrast-detect AF with face, eye, body and animal (beta) detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Digital stabilisation (Visual compensation); no IBIS or optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 15fps (5fps with AF per frame)Best |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 302 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 499g (with battery)Best | 746g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 130.0 × 80.3 × 92.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.79x |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica M EV1
Q3 Monochrom
Portrait
5.4/10
2.7/10
Street
6.0/10
6.8/10
Travel
5.3/10
3.4/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
3.3/10
Documentary
2.1/10
5.9/10
Sports & Action
2.0/10
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Landscape
6.2/10
7.6/10
Wildlife
2.0/10
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Casual
2.5/10
2.5/10
Food
5.2/10
3.9/10
Macro
3.9/10
4.5/10
Architecture
6.7/10
7.8/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
—
5.8/10
Fun & simple
—
3.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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