Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3 Monochrom→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 Monochrom. 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 Monochrom | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 Monochrom | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,900 | £360 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame CMOS, monochrome (no colour filter array) | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | |
| Resolution | 60MP | — | |
| Video | 8K/30p, C4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes 422 HQ (FHD) | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face, eye, body and animal (beta) detection | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | Digital stabilisation (Visual compensation); no IBIS or optical IS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps (5fps with AF per frame) | — | |
| Battery Life | 302 shots (CIPA) | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ↓ |
| Weight | 746g (with battery) | 320g (without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.79x | 3" LCD | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots | — | |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | — |
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