Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3 43→Leica Leica SL2
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 Leica SL2
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Burst rate20fps vs 15fps electronic
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution47MP (down from 60MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q3 43 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 43 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £4,200 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 47MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 743g body only | 835g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | Leica L-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
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