Leica Q3 43
Compact (fixed lens) · Fixed lens · Announced September 2024
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
Typically $7,950 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$7,950
at Abt
- Launch RRP
- $6,895Best new is 15% over
- Full frame sensor: 60.3 MP, BSI CMOS
- Built-in lens, 35mm eq.: 43mm, f/2
- In-body stabilisation: None
- Top video mode: 8K, 4K up to 60p · 10-bit internal
- Subject-detection AF: Human
- Electronic viewfinder: 5.76M dots
- Burst shooting: 15 fps, Mechanical shutter
- Weather sealing: Sealed
Q3 43 overview
The Leica Q3 43 is a 60.3 MP full-frame compact camera with a built-in lens, announced by Leica in September 2024.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits video, low light, landscape and detail, and bad weather. It is a weaker pick for all-day shooting on one battery and paid jobs that need a backup card.
New, it sells for $7,950 in the United States (Abt). It launched at $6,895.
Worth comparing it with the Leica Q3, Fujifilm X100VI and Leica M11.
Where to buy the Q3 43 in United States
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AbtBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
Above RRP +15%
$7,950
Camera West
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
Above RRP +15%
$7,950
Pictureline
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
Above RRP +15%
$7,950
Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
Above RRP +15%
$7,950
Leica Store Miami
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
Above RRP +15%
$7,950
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$6,150
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$6,295
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$6,295
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Things to know
- 60.3 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor; no in-body stabilisation, so steadiness comes from the lens.
- Autofocus recognises people.
- Video up to 8K (4K up to 60p), 10-bit internal; no mic input.
- 3-inch tilting touchscreen; 5.76M-dot electronic viewfinder.
- Rated for 350 shots per charge (CIPA); USB-C port.
- 130 × 80 × 98 mm; weather sealed.
- One card slot (SD UHS-II).
- Same line: Q3 (2023).
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Video (8K, 10-bit internal)
- Low light (full-frame sensor)
- Landscape and detail (60.3 MP)
- Bad weather (weather sealed)
Not the best for
- All-day shooting on one battery (350 shots per charge (CIPA))
- Paid jobs that need a backup card (one card slot)
From the Q3 43's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Singapore: about 2% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $7,950 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$12,600≈ $8,657 | — |
| SingaporeCheapest | S$9,990≈ $7,795 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
We've seen used Q3 43 prices on 3 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $6,299 | $6,749 | $6,749 | 3 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the Q3 43, on YouTube.
Discussions & forums
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- 1080p video
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Q3 43 specifications
Overview
- Type
- Compact (fixed lens)
- Announced
- Sep 2024
- US launch price
- $6,895
- Lens
- 43mm (35mm eq.) f/2
Sensor & image
- Sensor size
- Full frame
- Sensor type
- BSI CMOS
- Resolution
- 60.3 MP
- Native ISO
- 50–100,000
- In-body stabilisation
- No
Speed & autofocus
- Burst (mechanical)
- 15 fps
- Burst (electronic)
- —
- Fastest shutter (mech.)
- 1/2,000s
- Fastest shutter (elec.)
- 1/16,000s
- AF points
- —
- Subject detection
- Human
Video
- Max resolution
- 8K
- 4K frame rate
- 60p
- 10-bit internal
- Yes
- Internal raw video
- No
- Mic input
- No
- Headphone jack
- No
Viewfinder & screen
- Viewfinder
- Electronic, 5.76M dots
- Rear screen
- 3", 1.84M dots
- Screen articulation
- Tilting
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Body & battery
- Weight (with battery)
- —
- Dimensions (W×H×D)
- 130 × 80.3 × 97.6 mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Battery (CIPA shots)
- 350
- Card slots
- 1 · SD UHS-II
- USB-C
- Yes
- Built-in flash
- No
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Low light & noise
3.8 µm pixels
60.3 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 100,000
Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:
- Photons to Photos: dynamic range vs ISO ↗Photographic dynamic range measured at every ISO, bodies on one chart
- Photons to Photos: noise vs ISO ↗Read noise at every ISO from lab tests: lower is cleaner in the shadows
- DPReview studio scene ↗The same scene shot by each camera at the ISO you pick, side by side
- DPReview reviews ↗Full reviews with high-ISO samples
- Low-light video tests ↗Real-world high-ISO footage on YouTube
How it stacks up
Accessories for the Q3 43
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Batteries
Leica BP-SCL6 Battery (SL, SL2/S, SL3/S, Q2, Q3/43)
Cheapest battery for the Q3 43 at Pictureline · New
Chargers & power
Leica BC-SCL6 USB-C Dual Charger (SL, SL2/S, SL3/S, Q2, Q3/43)
Cheapest charger for the Q3 43 at Pictureline · New
Screen protectors
Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Screen Protector, Size 2 for Q3, Q3 43, M10, Q2, SL (Typ 601)
Cheapest screen protector for the Q3 43 at Glazer's Camera · New
Speedlights & flashes
Leica SF C1 Flash Remote Control Unit
Cheapest flash for this system at Leica Store Miami · New · 5 options
Wireless triggers
Godox X5L Leica TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for iT32 Flash
Cheapest trigger for this system at Glazer's Camera · New · 3 options
$33.90
Filters
NiSi NC UV Filter for Leica Q3 43
Cheapest filter for the Q3 43 at Pictureline · New
Lens caps & hoods
Leica Replacement Lens Cap for Q3/Q3 43, black
Cheapest cap or hood for the Q3 43 at Leica Store Miami · New · 3 options
Bags & cases
Artisan & Artist* Leather Half Case for Leica Q, Q2, Q3, or Q3 43 (Light Brown)
Cheapest bag for the Q3 43 at Leica Store Miami · New · 2 options