Leica Q3 vs Leica Q2

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      Specifications

      General Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelQ3Q2
      Predecessor ModelLeica Q2 Leica Q-P
      Successor ModelLeica Q3
      MSRP$5995$4995
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels62.39 Megapixel50.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels60.3 Megapixel47.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 100,000100 - 100,000
      Photo Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      ProcessorMaestro IVMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution9520 x 63368368 x 5584
      Other Resolutions36.5 MP: 7404 x 4928, 18.6 MP: 5288 x 351828mm: 6000 x 4000, 4272 x 2848 | 35mm: 6704 x 4472, 4800 x 3200, 3424 x 2288 | 50mm: 4688 x 3128, 3360 x 2240, 2400 x 1600 | 75mm: 3136 x 2096, 2240 x 1496, 1600 x 1072
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality Levels9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2000 to 11,500K, Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Manual, Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points31549
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Focal Length28 mm28 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance17 cm17 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,843k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.79x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.79x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot3,686k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +3
      Shutter Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Min Shutter Speed120 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 63 Frames (Raw) / 67 Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 70 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 7 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 74 Frames (Raw) / 83 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 104 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 164 Frames (Raw) / 947 Frames (JPEG)      		Up to 10 fps
      Flash Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      DxO Low Light ISO2491
      DxO Color Depth26.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score96
      Video Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 100/120 fps [100 Mb/s]
      H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 600 Mb/s]
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 600 Mb/s]
      ProRes 422 HQ
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [181 to 454 Mb/s]
      H.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [100 Mb/s]
      H.264 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]      		MP4
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      App Name: Leica FOTOS
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      Environmental Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Dimensions130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66")130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 8.5 x 6.5"9 x 8.5 x 6.6"
      Package Weight5.13 lb4.79 lb
      Power and Storage Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Battery PackBP-SCL6BP-SCL4
      Battery Life350 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Leica Q3 Leica Q2
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 secs)Yes (2 or 12 secs)
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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