Leica Q3 Monochrom Q3 Monochrom Black 2023
A dedicated 60MP full-frame monochrome sensor without a color filter array delivers extraordinary detail and pure black-and-white tonality. The fast f/1.7 28mm Summilux lens and weather-sealed, compact build make it a discreet, all-weather tool for intentional image-making. This camera is best for fine art and documentary photographers who exclusively see the world in black and white and require the highest resolution files for large-scale printing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong video (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong burst (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Automatic or manual With manual setting: optional magnifying gla |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Q3 Monochrom Q3 Monochrom | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 8K | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 746 | 658 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Q3 Monochrom Q3 Monochrom | 31.3 | 34.3 | 84.9 | 72.5 | 81.3 | 69.5 | 44.7 | 24 | 69.7 | 58.7 | 31.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.2 | 98.8 | 66.9 | 91.5 | 99.4 | 92.9 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89 | 57.3 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.6 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 84.1 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 96.7 | 81.6 | 92.9 | 92.1 | 93.3 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.2 | 87.8 | 99.5 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 63.3 | 97.1 | 81.6 | 92.9 | 92.1 | 83.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.4 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 54.8 | 88.7 | 81.6 | 92.9 | 77.7 | 96 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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