Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica Q3→Leica Leica SL3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Leica SL3 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Leica Q3 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Leica SL3
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 15fps
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Generation1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | Leica SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica Q3 | Leica SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £6,499 | |
| 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, Apple ProRes | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 743g | 875g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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