Leica Q3 vs Leica SL3-S

Key Differences

  • Leica Q3 has a better effective resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.6 MP).
  • Leica SL3-S has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 15 fps).
  • Leica SL3-S has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Leica SL3-S has a better lcd resolution (2.30M dots vs 1.84M dots).
  • Leica SL3-S has a better lcd size (3.2" vs 3").
Product
Leica Q3
Leica
$5,995
Leica SL3-S
Leica
$5,995
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Image ProcessorMaestro IVMaestro IV
Effective Resolution60.3 MP24.6 MP
Lens MountFixed LensLeica L
Built-in Lens28mm f/1.7 ASPHโˆ’
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)50 โ€“ 10000080 โ€“ 200000
ISO Range (Extended)โˆ’40 โ€“ 400000
Mechanical Shutter1/20001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/400001/16000
Flash Sync Speedโˆ’1/250
Built-in FlashNoNo
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting15 fps30 fps
Video Capture
Max Resolution8K6K
8K RecordingUp to 30pโˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
1080p Recordingโˆ’Up to 240p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesL-LogL-Log / HLG / Rec.709
Built-in Micโˆ’Stereo
Headphone JackNoYes
Mic InputNoYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Pointsโˆ’779
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AFโˆ’-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFNoYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution5.76M dots5.76M dots
EVF Magnification0.79x0.78x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3.2"
LCD Resolution1.84M dots2.30M dots
LCD TypeTiltingTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv5.0v5.0
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-II1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$5,995$5,995
Body MaterialMagnesiumAluminum / Magnesium
Dimensions130ร—80.3ร—92.6 mm141.2ร—108ร—84.6 mm
Weight743g (1.64 lb)768g (1.69 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationNoYes
Battery Life (EVF)โˆ’330 shots
Battery Life (LCD)350 shots330 shots
Battery TypeBP-SCL6BP-SCL6