Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3 43→Leica M11-D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Q3 43. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the M11-D
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Q3 43 | M11-D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.3 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -4.1 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | -2.4 | ||
| Food | -2.7 | ||
| Macro | -1.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 43 | M11-D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £8,195 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | None — this is a stills-only camera | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | |
| Stabilisation | Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS) | None — manual rangefinder camera | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 743g (body only) | 530g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots | None — no rear LCD by design | |
| Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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