Upgrade Guide

Leica Leica Q3→Leica M11 Monochrom

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

You own

Leica

Leica Q3

£5999

2023

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M11 Monochrom

£8300 (+£2,301)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Leica Q3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the M11 Monochrom

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Leica Q3	M11 Monochrom
Price	£5,999	£8,300
Released	2023	2023
Sensor	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS	60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array)
Resolution	60MP	60MP	↑
Video	8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p	—
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus)
Stabilisation	5.5-stop IBIS	—
Burst Rate	15fps	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, 0.73× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen	2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots
Mount	Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH	Leica M-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage

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