Upgrade Guide

Leica Q3→Leica Q3 43

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

You own

Leica

£5,650

2023

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Upgrade to

Leica

Q3 43

£5,890 (+£240)

2024

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Situational

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

What's new in the Q3 43

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	Q3	Q3 43
Price	£5,650	£5,890
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	60MP	60MP
Video	8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p	8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection
Stabilisation	Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS)	Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	15fps	15fps electronic
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g (body only)	743g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots	EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH	Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II	Single UHS-II SD slot

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