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Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3

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The Q2 wins 3 of 6 scored specs (burst, battery (cipa), weight); the Q3 wins 3 (resolution, max video). The Q2 isn't sold new at the stores we track.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, battery (cipa), weight.A full-frame compact with a sharp fixed 28mm f/1.7 lens and weather sealing, still a refined street and travel camera for people who want one focal length.
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3 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video.
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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Leica Q2130 × 80 × 92 mm · 718 g
  • Leica Q3130 × 80.3 × 92.6 mm · 743 g

Where they differ

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PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$6,683
CameraFits score6.97.2BEST
PHOTO
Resolution47.3 MP60.3 MPBEST
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.20 fpsBEST15 fps
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/2000 mech · 1/40000 elec1/2000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).—People, animals
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K8KBEST
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 30p4K 60p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.No 4K 60pNone, full width
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.—10-bit 4:2:2
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.NoneL-Log
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.—No
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.—None
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.NoneMicro
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.—No
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.370 shotsBEST350 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.718 gBEST743 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.68M-dot, 0.76×5.76M-dot, 0.76×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.—Tilting