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Q3 43vs Nikon Zf

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Q3 43 Leica Q3 43 (2024) Starting from £6995 new Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage photography View Q3 43
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Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) Starting from £1699 new Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Documentary, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

↓ Full specifications below

Q3 43 (2024)

  • Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
  • Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
  • Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
  • Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
  • Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
  • Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
  • Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available

Quick take: The q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Q3 43 (2024)Nikon Zf (2023)
Price £6,995 £1,699
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 60.0MP 24.5MP
Video 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 15fps electronic 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 743g body only 710g with battery
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single UHS-II SD slot Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Q3 43Nikon Zf
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Street
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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