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Canon 90D vs Leica Q3

The Canon EOS 90D and the Leica Q3 are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in August 2019 and May 2023. The 90D is a DSLR, while the Q3 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-C (90D) and a full frame (Q3) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 32.3 megapixels, whereas the Leica provides 60.3 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 90D
versus
Leica Q3
Canon 90D   Leica Q3
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Canon EF mount lenses 28mm f/1.7
32.3 MP – APS-C sensor 60.3 MP – Full Frame sensor
4K/30p Video 8K/30p Video
ISO 100-25,600 (100 - 51,200) ISO 50-100,000
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (5760k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.0" LCD – 1840k dots
Swivel touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
11 shutter flaps per second 15 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
1300 shots per battery charge350 shots per battery charge
141 x 105 x 77 mm, 701 g 130 x 80 x 93 mm, 743 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 90D and the Leica Q3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 90D and the Leica Q3 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Canon 90D vs Leica Q3
Compare 90D versus Q3 top
Comparison 90D or Q3 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Leica Q3 is notably smaller (30 percent) than the Canon 90D. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the Q3 has a lens built in, whereas the 90D is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 90D and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the 90D gets 1300 shots out of its Canon LP-E6N battery, while the Q3 can take 350 images on a single charge of its Leica BP-SCL6 power pack. The power pack in the Q3 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Model
Camera
Width
Camera
Height
Camera
Depth
Camera
Weight
Battery
Life
Weather
Sealing
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Canon 90D 141 mm 105 mm 77 mm 701 g 1300 Y Aug 2019 EUR 1 299 amazon.com
2.
 
Leica Q3 130 mm 80 mm 93 mm 743 g 350 Y May 2023 EUR 5 999 amazon.com
3.
 
Canon 30D 144 mm 106 mm 74 mm 785 g 750 n Feb 2006 EUR 1 399ebay.com
4.
 
Canon 40D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 750 n Aug 2007 EUR 1 299ebay.com
5.
 
Canon 50D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 800 Y Aug 2008 EUR 1 099ebay.com
6.
 
Canon 60D 145 mm 106 mm 79 mm 755 g 1100 Y Aug 2010 EUR 1 149ebay.com
7.
 
Canon 70D 139 mm 104 mm 79 mm 755 g 920 Y Jul 2013 EUR 1 099ebay.com
8.
 
Canon 80D 139 mm 105 mm 79 mm 730 g 960 Y Feb 2016 EUR 1 285ebay.com
9.
 
Canon 2000D 129 mm 101 mm 78 mm 475 g 500 n Feb 2018 EUR 499 amazon.com
10.
 
Canon G3 X 123 mm 77 mm 105 mm 733 g 300 Y Jun 2015 EUR 899ebay.com
11.
 
Canon R 139 mm 98 mm 84 mm 660 g 370 Y Sep 2018 EUR 2 499ebay.com
12.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S 148 mm 94 mm 91 mm 740 g 400 Y Sep 2016 EUR 6 499ebay.com
13.
 
Leica M Typ 240 139 mm 80 mm 42 mm 680 g 500 Y Sep 2012 EUR 6 199ebay.com
14.
 
Leica M11 139 mm 80 mm 39 mm 640 g 700 Y Jan 2022 EUR 8 349 amazon.com
15.
 
Leica Q2 130 mm 80 mm 92 mm 718 g 370 Y Mar 2019 EUR 4 799 amazon.com
16.
 
Leica SL3 141 mm 108 mm 85 mm 769 g 320 Y Mar 2024 EUR 6 799 amazon.com
17.
 
Panasonic GH5s 139 mm 98 mm 87 mm 660 g 440 Y Jan 2018 EUR 2 499 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 90D features an APS-C sensor and the Leica Q3 a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the Q3 is 156 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.6 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Canon 90D and Leica Q3 sensor measures

With 60.3MP, the Q3 offers a higher resolution than the 90D (32.3MP), but the Q3 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.79μm versus 3.23μm for the 90D) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the Q3 is a much more recent model (by 3 years and 8 months) than the 90D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the Q3 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Leica Q3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the Q3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 47.6 x 31.6 inches or 121 x 80.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 38.1 x 25.3 inches or 96.8 x 64.3 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 31.8 x 21.1 inches or 80.7 x 53.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 90D are 34.8 x 23.2 inches or 88.4 x 58.9 cm for good quality, 27.8 x 18.6 inches or 70.7 x 47.1 cm for very good quality, and 23.2 x 15.5 inches or 58.9 x 39.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS 90D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Leica Q3 are ISO 50 to ISO 100000 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

90D versus Q3 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Canon 90D APS-C 32.3 6960 46404K/30p24.013.5184883
2.
 
Leica Q3 Full Frame 60.3 9528 63288K/30p25.414.7321696
3.
 
Canon 30D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336none21.510.873659
4.
 
Canon 40D APS-C 10.1 3888 2592none22.111.370364
5.
 
Canon 50D APS-C 15.1 4752 3168none21.811.469663
6.
 
Canon 60D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.211.581366
7.
 
Canon 70D APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p22.511.692668
8.
 
Canon 80D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.2113579
9.
 
Canon 2000D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.611.9100971
10.
 
Canon G3 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.352163
11.
 
Canon R Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.513.5274289
12.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S Medium Format 51.1 8256 61921080/30p25.414.1297796
13.
 
Leica M Typ 240 Full Frame 23.7 5952 39761080/25p24.013.3186084
14.
 
Leica M11 Full Frame 60.3 9528 6328none26.314.83376100
15.
 
Leica Q2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/30p26.413.5249196
16.
 
Leica SL3 Full Frame 60.3 9520 63368K/30p25.414.8329597
17.
 
Panasonic GH5s Four Thirds 9.9 3680 27004K/60p23.112.8115474
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the Q3 provides a better video resolution than the 90D. It can shoot movie footage at 8K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 4K/30p.

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Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the Q3 has an electronic viewfinder (5760k dots), while the 90D has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), but the viewfinder of the Q3 has a higher magnification than the one of the 90D (0.79x vs 0.59x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 90D and Leica Q3 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Core Features
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Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Canon 90Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 11.0/s Y n
2.
 
Leica Q35760 n3.0 / 1840 tilting Y 1/2000s 15.0/s n Y
3.
 
Canon 30Doptical Y2.5 / 230 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s Y n
4.
 
Canon 40Doptical Y3.0 / 230 fixed n 1/8000s 6.5/s Y n
5.
 
Canon 50Doptical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/8000s 6.3/s Y n
6.
 
Canon 60Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel n 1/8000s 5.3/s Y n
7.
 
Canon 70Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n
8.
 
Canon 80Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n
9.
 
Canon 2000Doptical n3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n
10.
 
Canon G3 Xoptional n3.2 / 1620 tilting Y 1/2000s 5.9/s Y Y
11.
 
Canon R3690 Y3.2 / 2100 swivel Y 1/8000s 8.0/s n n
12.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50Soptional Y3.2 / 2360 full-flex Y 1/4000s 3.0/s n n
13.
 
Leica M Typ 240optical n3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s n n
14.
 
Leica M11optical n3.0 / 2333 fixed Y 1/4000s 4.5/s n n
15.
 
Leica Q23680 n3.0 / 1040 fixed Y 1/2000s 10.0/s n Y
16.
 
Leica SL35760 Y3.2 / 2333 tilting Y 1/8000s 5.0/s n Y
17.
 
Panasonic GH5s3680 n3.2 / 1620 swivel Y 1/8000s 12.0/s n n
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The 90D has one, while the Q3 does not. While the built-in flash of the 90D is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The 90D has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the Q3 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Canon 90D and the Leica Q3 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 90D and the Q3 write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras support UHS-II cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s.

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Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 90D and Leica Q3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
Canon 90DYstereo / monoYYmini2.0Y-Y
2.
 
Leica Q3Ystereo / mono--micro3.1Y-Y
3.
 
Canon 30DY- / ----2.0---
4.
 
Canon 40DY- / ----2.0---
5.
 
Canon 50DY- / ---mini2.0---
6.
 
Canon 60DYmono / monoY-mini2.0---
7.
 
Canon 70DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0Y--
8.
 
Canon 80DYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY-
9.
 
Canon 2000DYmono / mono--mini2.0YY-
10.
 
Canon G3 XYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY-
11.
 
Canon RYstereo / monoYYmini3.1Y-Y
12.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50SYstereo / monoYYmicro3.0Y--
13.
 
Leica M Typ 240Ystereo / mono---2.0---
14.
 
Leica M11Y- / ----3.2Y-Y
15.
 
Leica Q2Ystereo / mono----Y-Y
16.
 
Leica SL3Ystereo / monoYYfull3.1Y-Y
17.
 
Panasonic GH5sYstereo / monoYYfull3.1Y-Y

It is notable that the 90D has a microphone port, which is missing on the Q3. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

Both the 90D and the Q3 are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The 90D replaced the earlier Canon 80D, while the Q3 followed on from the Leica Q2. Further information on the features and operation of the 90D and Q3 can be found, respectively, in the Canon 90D Manual (free pdf) or the online Leica Q3 Manual.

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Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 90D and the Leica Q3? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Advantages of the Canon EOS 90D:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1300 versus 350) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in August 2019).

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Reasons to prefer the Leica Q3:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (60.3 vs 32.3MP), which boosts linear resolution by 37%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (8K/30p vs 4K/30p).
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.79x vs 0.59x).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1840k vs 1040k dots).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (15 vs 11 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 90D requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (130x80mm vs 141x105mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale value.
  • More modern: Reflects 3 years and 8 months of technical progress since the 90D launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the Q3 is the clear winner of the contest (18 : 12 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

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How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 90D and the Leica Q3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 90D and the Q3 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
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 Model 
 AP 
 score 
 CL 
 score 
 DCW 
 score 
 DPR 
 score 
 EPZ 
 score 
 PB 
 score 
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Canon 90D4/5+4.5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2019 EUR 1 299 amazon.com
2.
 
Leica Q35/5..4.5/5....4.5/5 May 2023 EUR 5 999 amazon.com
3.
 
Canon 30D..+ +..+ +o.. Feb 2006 EUR 1 399ebay.com
4.
 
Canon 40D..+ +..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 EUR 1 299ebay.com
5.
 
Canon 50D..+ +..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2008 EUR 1 099ebay.com
6.
 
Canon 60D5/5+..79/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2010 EUR 1 149ebay.com
7.
 
Canon 70D5/5+ +..83/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2013 EUR 1 099ebay.com
8.
 
Canon 80D4/5+ +4.5/584/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 EUR 1 285ebay.com
9.
 
Canon 2000D3/5o3.5/5..3.5/53.5/5 Feb 2018 EUR 499 amazon.com
10.
 
Canon G3 X3.5/5+....4.5/54/5 Jun 2015 EUR 899ebay.com
11.
 
Canon R4/5o4/579/1004.5/54/5 Sep 2018 EUR 2 499ebay.com
12.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S....4.5/585/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2016 EUR 6 499ebay.com
13.
 
Leica M Typ 2404/5......4/5.. Sep 2012 EUR 6 199ebay.com
14.
 
Leica M114.5/5..4.5/5..4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2022 EUR 8 349 amazon.com
15.
 
Leica Q2....4.5/584/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2019 EUR 4 799 amazon.com
16.
 
Leica SL3....4.5/5....4.5/5 Mar 2024 EUR 6 799 amazon.com
17.
 
Panasonic GH5s....4.5/584/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2018 EUR 2 499 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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    Specifications: Canon 90D vs Leica Q3

    Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

    Camera Specifications
    Camera Model Canon 90D Leica Q3
    Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
    Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses 28mm f/1.7
    Launch Date August 2019 May 2023
    Launch Price USD 1,199 USD 5,999
    Sensor Specs Canon 90D Leica Q3
    Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
    Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Full Frame Sensor
    Sensor Size 22.5 x 15.0 mm 36.0 x 24.0 mm
    Sensor Area 337.5 mm2 864 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 27 mm 43.3 mm
    Crop Factor 1.6x 1.0x
    Sensor Resolution 32.3 Megapixels 60.3 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 6960 x 4640 pixels 9528 x 6328 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 3.23 μm 3.79 μm
    Pixel Density 9.57 MP/cm2 6.98 MP/cm2
    Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
    Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 8K/30p Video
    ISO Setting 100 - 25,600 ISO 50 - 100,000 ISO
    ISO Boost 100 - 51,200 ISO no Enhancement
    Screen Specs Canon 90D Leica Q3
    Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x 0.79x
    Viewfinder Resolution 5760k dots
    Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
    LCD Framing Live View Live View
    Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
    LCD Resolution 1040k dots 1840k dots
    LCD Attachment Swivel screen Tilting screen
    Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
    Shooting Specs Canon 90D Leica Q3
    Focus System Phase-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
    Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
    Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 11 shutter flaps/s 15 shutter flaps/s
    Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sup to 1/16000s
    Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
    Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
    Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
    UHS card support UHS-II UHS-II
    Connectivity Specs Canon 90D Leica Q3
    External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.1
    HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
    Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
    Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
    Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in Bluetooth built-in
    Body Specs Canon 90D Leica Q3
    Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
    Battery Type Canon LP-E6N Leica BP-SCL6
    Battery Life (CIPA)1300 shots per charge350 shots per charge
    In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
    Body Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77 mm
    (5.6 x 4.1 x 3.0 in)
    130 x 80 x 93 mm
    (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.7 in)
    Camera Weight 701 g (24.7 oz) 743 g (26.2 oz)
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