Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3 43→Leica SOFORT 2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The SOFORT 2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Q3 43. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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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 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 43 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £360 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | |
| Resolution | 60MP | — | |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | — | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | — | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ↓ |
| Weight | 743g (body only) | 320g (without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | 3" LCD | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots | — | |
| Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | — |
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