Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3→Leica Q3 43
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Leica SL3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Q3 43
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Q3 43 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | +5.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3 | Q3 43 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £6,995 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| 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 10-bit — L-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 15fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 875g body only | 743g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-II SD slot |
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