Leica Q Q3
A dedicated 60.3MP BSI monochrome sensor delivers exceptional low-light performance and pure luminance detail by omitting a color filter array. The 8K video capability and integrated Content Credentials offer a unique combination of high-resolution capture and verifiable image authenticity. This camera is best for fine art photographers who exclusively work in black and white and prioritize tonal range and shadow detail over color flexibility.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 60.3MP full-frame
Video 8K
IBIS Yes
Weight 1787 g
46 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong video (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Dedicated 60 MP BSI Monochrom Sensor |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60.3 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Q Q3 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60.3MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 |
| Video | 8K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1787 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Q Q3 | 36.7 | 98 | 64.3 | 34.2 | 86.2 | 77.3 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 22.2 | 42.9 | 79.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.3 | 79.3 | 96 | 78.5 | 94.6 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 97.8 | 98.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 62.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
Usage Scores
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