Upgrade Guide

Leica Q3 43→Leica Leica SL3

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

You own

Leica

Q3 43

£6995

2024

→

Upgrade to

Leica

Leica SL3

£6499 (-£496)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Q3 43. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Leica SL3

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Q3 43	Leica SL3
Price	£6,995	£6,499
Released	2024	2024
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, Apple ProRes
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS)	7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	15fps electronic	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	410 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	743g body only	875g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED	0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.2" fixed touchscreen
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	Dual SD UHS-II

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