How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Leica
Leica Q3 vs Leica SL3
Short AnswerLeica Q3 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionTie
Autofocus PointsTie
Battery LifeLeica Q3
Launch PriceLeica Q3
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A60.3
B60.3
Battery (Shots)
A350
B260
AF Points
A315
B315
Form Factor
130 × 80.3 × 92.6 mm
141.2 × 108 × 84.6 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Leica Q3 If…
- Higher battery life (350 shots vs 260 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($5995 vs $6995)
Choose Leica SL3 If…
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Leica Q3 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 60.3 MP | 60.3 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 100000 | 100000 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 315 | 315 |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 15 fps | 7 fps |
| Electronic Burst | — | 15 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/2000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 30p | 8K 30p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 (4K); 10-bit 4:2:0 H.265 (8K) |
| Log Profile | L-Log | L-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 743 g | — |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 350 Shots | 260 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 5995 | 6995 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.