Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL2→Leica Q3 43
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica SL2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Q3 43
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Resolution60MP vs 47MP (+13MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS)
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Q3 43 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | +2.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL2 | Q3 43 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £6,995 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 15fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 743g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single UHS-II SD slot |
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