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Leica Q3 vs Leica Q2
Leica Q3
Camera summary
The Leica Q3, made by Leica, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on May 25, 2023.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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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
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
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.
Leica Q2
Camera summary
The Leica Q2, made by Leica, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on March 7, 2019.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.1 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica Q-P, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Leica Q-P
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica Q3, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Leica Q3
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 47 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 49 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
Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 370 shots per charge with the included BP-SCL4 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 |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 315 | 49 |
Connectivity |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| HDMI | Yes |
No |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | none |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 26.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 2491.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 96.0 |
Exposure mode |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | May 25, 2023 | March 7, 2019 |
| Body type | Large sensor compact | Large sensor compact |
| brand | Leica | Leica |
| msrp | $6,319.95 | $5,769.95 |
| model | Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| Predecessor model | Leica Q2 | Leica Q-P |
| Successor model | Leica Q3 | |
Lense |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 17cm | 17cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
No |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 15.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 120 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| Battery life | 350 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery model | BP-SCL6 | BP-SCL4 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm | 130 x 80 x 92mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 743 grs | 734 grs |
Screen |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 9520 x 6336 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Max native ISO | 100000 | 100000 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 60 | 47 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 8192 x 4320 | 4096 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Viewfinder |
Leica Q3 | Leica Q2 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 3,680k dots |