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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong video (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st 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 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60.3MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | 8K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1787 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Q Q3 | 36 | 98 | 63.9 | 33.9 | 85.2 | 76.2 | 46.7 | 87.1 | 21.2 | 42.8 | 78.3 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.2 | 96.8 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.9 | 96.9 | 98.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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