Leica Q3

Stunning image quality ; 8k video recording ; Minimalist design ; Tactile feel

Not cheap ; Retro-tinged layout won't be for everyone

The Leica Q3 is not just a camera – it's a photography experience. If you're looking for a catalyst to help you fall in love with taking photos again, this is the way. When you nail the perfect shot, on this camera, you'll know about it.

Unparalleled lens design and quality ; The most powerful compact camera available ; 60.3MP to play with ; Simply a joy to use

New tilt screen poorly implemented ; Improved autofocus still bettered elsewhere ; Average optical stabilization ; Middling 350-shot battery life

The Leica Q3 is the most powerful, most enjoyable, but most expensive compact camera available. Cost aside, it’s what a camera should be in 2023; tactile, desirable and high quality. While it lacks the slow and measured M-series rangefinder user...

Gorgeous 28mm F1.7 lens ; Full-frame sensor with multi-resolution support ; In-camera crop adds versatility ; Focuses close-up ; Tilting, touch-sensitive LCD ; Big, sharp EVF ; IP52 rating ; 8K and 4K video recording

Pricey ; No built-in storage ; Middling built-in mic limits video potential ; Battery life could be better

The compact and weather-protected Leica Q3's full-frame sensor and bright, wide-angle lens make it an ideal camera for outdoor use and travel.

Stunning still images at all crop levels ; Wonderfully simple interface ; Adept at video recording

Distinctive shape not especially comfortable to grip ; Tracking autofocus not always on point ; A serious investment

An exceptionally capable fixed-lens camera for both photos and videos. The Q3 might be ruinously expensive, but serious snappers will love it all the same.

Stunning still images at all crop levels ; Wonderfully simple interface ; Adept at video recording

Distinctive shape not especially comfortable to grip ; Tracking autofocus not always on point ; A serious investment

An exceptionally capable fixed-lens camera for both photos and videos. The Q3 might be ruinously expensive, but serious snappers will love it all the same.