Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3→Leica Leica Q3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Leica Q3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Leica SL3. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | +5.0 | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 15fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 875g body only | 743g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
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