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Leica Q3 vs Leica Q3 Monochrom
The Leica Q3 and the Leica Q3 Monochrom side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Leica Q3 Monochrom if you want a newer model (2025 against 2023), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Leica Q3 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Leica Q3 | 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 | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type | fixed-lens compact | fixed-lens compact |
| Lens | 28mm f/1.7 | 28mm f/1.7 |
| Weight | 743 g | 746 g |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Leica Q3 1×, Leica Q3 Monochrom 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 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: a built-in lens. The Leica Q3 Monochrom: a built-in lens.