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Leica Q3 43 vs Leica Q3 Monochrom
The Leica Q3 43 and the Leica Q3 Monochrom side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Leica Q3 43 | Leica Q3 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Leica | Leica |
| Mount | built-in lens | built-in lens |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 60 MP | 60 MP |
| Stabilisation | yes | yes |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | fixed-lens compact | fixed-lens compact |
| Lens | 43mm f/2 | 28mm f/1.7 |
| Weight | 772 g | 746 g |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Leica Q3 43 1×, Leica Q3 Monochrom 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
The Leica Q3 43 takes no lenses: its built-in 43mm frames like 43mm on full frame. The Leica Q3 Monochrom takes no lenses: its built-in 28mm frames like 28mm on full frame.
Lenses
They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.
The Leica Q3 43: a built-in lens. The Leica Q3 Monochrom: a built-in lens.