Leica Q3 43 vs Ricoh GR IV

Key Differences

  • Ricoh GR IV has a better price (msrp) ($1,499 vs $6,895).
  • Ricoh GR IV has a better weight (262g (9.2 oz) vs 793g (1.75 lb)).
  • Leica Q3 43 has a better effective resolution (60.3 MP vs 25.7 MP).
  • Leica Q3 43 has a better lcd resolution (1.84M dots vs 1.04M dots).
  • Leica Q3 43 has a better battery life (lcd) (350 shots vs 250 shots).
Product
Leica Q3 43
Leica
$6,895
Ricoh GR IV
Ricoh
$1,499
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameAPS-C
Image ProcessorMaestro IVGR ENGINE 7
Effective Resolution60.3 MP25.7 MP
Lens MountFixed LensFixed Lens
Built-in Lens43mm f/2 APO ASPH18.3mm f/2.8 (28mm equiv.)
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)50 โ€“ 100000100 โ€“ 204800
ISO Range (Extended)โˆ’โˆ’
Mechanical Shutter1/20001/4000
Electronic Shutter1/40000โˆ’
Flash Sync Speedโˆ’โˆ’
Built-in FlashNoNo
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting15 fpsโˆ’
Video Capture
Max Resolution8K1080p
8K RecordingUp to 30pโˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pโˆ’
1080p Recordingโˆ’Up to 60p
10-bit InternalYesNo
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesL-Logโˆ’
Built-in Micโˆ’โˆ’
Headphone JackNoNo
Mic InputNoNo
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)โˆ’
Focus
Phase Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AFโˆ’โˆ’
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFNoNo
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDโˆ’
EVF Resolution5.76M dotsโˆ’
EVF Magnification0.79xโˆ’
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.84M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeTiltingFixed
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0v5.3
USBUSB-CUSB-C
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-II1x microSD UHS-I (+53GB internal)
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$6,895$1,499
Body MaterialMagnesiumMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions130ร—80.3ร—97.6 mm109.4ร—61.1ร—32.7 mm
Weight793g (1.75 lb)262g (9.2 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationNoYes
Battery Life (EVF)โˆ’โˆ’
Battery Life (LCD)350 shots250 shots
Battery TypeBP-SCL6DB-120