Leica Q3

Leica Q3

Leica Q3

Camera summary

The Leica Q3, made by Leica, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on May 25, 2023.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica Q2, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Leica Q2

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 60 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 315 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

8192 x 4320

Expect recording in 8192 x 4320 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

BP-SCL6

The battery of this camera can last up to 350 shots per charge with the included BP-SCL6 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 315

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced May 25, 2023
Body type Large sensor compact
brand Leica
msrp $6,319.95
model Leica Q3
predecessor model Leica Q2

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 17cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 15.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 120
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 350 shots
Battery model BP-SCL6
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 743 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 9520 x 6336
Max native ISO 100000
Min native ISO 50
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 60
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 8192 x 4320
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Video resolutions C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots