Leica Q Q3 Black 2023
Leica
70 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
99 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica Q Q3 | Nikon Z Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP★ | 45.70000076293945 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 64 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Automatic or manual With manual setting: optional magnifying gla | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | ProRes | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica Q Q3 Black 2023
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.