Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3→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. 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 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | +3.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,650 | £349 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | |
| Resolution | 60MP | — | |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | — | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | — | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 320g (without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 3" LCD | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | — | |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | — |
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