Upgrade Guide

Leica Q3 43→Leica Q3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Leica

Q3 43

£6995

2024

→

Upgrade to

Leica

£5999 (-£996)

2023

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The Q3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Q3 43. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Q3 43	Q3
Price	£6,995	£5,999
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	60MP	60MP
Video	8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log	8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS)	Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	15fps electronic	15fps
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	380 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	743g (body only)	658g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED	0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view)	Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Memory Cards	Single UHS-II SD slot	Single SD UHS-II

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