Leica Q3vs Leica SL2
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Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
Leica Q3 (2023)
- Photographers who want a fixed-lens full-frame camera with no compromises
- Q2 owners upgrading to articulating screen and improved autofocus
- Travel photographers who want one premium compact that does everything
- Street and documentary photographers who want Leica quality without changing lenses
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the leica sl2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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