Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M11→Leica Leica Q3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Leica Q3 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Leica M11 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Leica Q3
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps vs 4.5fps
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M11 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | |
| Video | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 15fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 530g body only | 743g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-II |
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