Leica Q Q3
A dedicated 60.3MP BSI monochrome sensor eliminates the color filter array for superior low-light performance and pure luminance detail. Its minimalist design and built-in Content Credentials ensure aesthetic appeal alongside verifiable image authenticity. This camera is best for fine art and documentary photographers who exclusively see their work in black and white.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong video (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
What owners think
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 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60.3MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 8K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1787 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Q Q3 | 30.9 | 96.9 | 59.5 | 26.8 | 81 | 69.4 | 44.7 | 81.1 | 14.4 | 43.3 | 69.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.5 | 92.5 | 98 | 56.8 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 94.9 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 66.6 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.7 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 94.6 | 98.2 | 96.6 | 81.1 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.6 | 62.9 | 97.1 | 81.1 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.5 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 54.3 | 88.5 | 81.1 | 92.7 | 78.3 | 95.7 |
Usage Scores
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