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Leica Q3 vs Leica Q3 43

The Leica Q3 and the Leica Q3 43 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.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Leica Q3 and the Leica Q3 43

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecLeica Q3Leica Q3 43
MakerLeicaLeica
Mountbuilt-in lensbuilt-in lens
SensorFull frame, 36 x 24 mmFull frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor1×1×
Resolution60 MP60 MP
Stabilisationyesyes
Announced20232024
Typefixed-lens compactfixed-lens compact
Lens28mm f/1.743mm f/2
Weight743 g772 g

Sensor size

Both camerasFull frame36 × 24 mmCrop factor 1×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica Q3 1×, Leica Q3 43 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

The Leica Q3 takes no lenses: its built-in 28mm frames like 28mm on full frame. The Leica Q3 43 takes no lenses: its built-in 43mm frames like 43mm on full frame.

Q3 28mm · 65°Q3 43 43mm · 45°
Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.

The Leica Q3: a built-in lens. The Leica Q3 43: a built-in lens.

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