Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Key Specs
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- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 100000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced October 2020
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 100000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2023
- Succeeded the Leica Q2
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and Q3 (60MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 3 years prior to the Q3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the Q3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica Q3. The entire galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Leica Q3
Q2 Monochrom | Q3 |
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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom
Q3 | Q2 Monochrom | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | October 2020 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1843k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica Q3
Q2 Monochrom | Q3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.00" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the Q3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and Q3 is 60 and 60 respectively.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and Q3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica Q3 to provide extra detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Q2 Monochrom will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Specifications
Leica Q2 Monochrom | Leica Q3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Leica Q3 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2020-10-11 | 2023-05-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 60MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 9520 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 100000 | 100000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
Macro focusing range | 17cm | 17cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,843 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.79x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 120s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | 1/40000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 8192x4320 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 734 grams (1.62 lb) | 743 grams (1.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 350 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | BP-SCL6 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $5,995 | $5,999 |