Upgrade Guide

Leica Leica Q3→Leica M11-D

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

You own

Leica

Leica Q3

£5999

2023

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M11-D

£8195 (+£2,196)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the M11-D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Leica Q3	M11-D
Price	£5,999	£8,195
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage
Resolution	60MP	60MP
Video	8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p	None — this is a stills-only camera
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing
Stabilisation	5.5-stop IBIS	None — manual rangefinder camera
Burst Rate	15fps	4.5fps	↓
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	~700 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	743g	530g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots	Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen	None — no rear LCD by design
Mount	Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH	Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II	64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot

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