Leica
Q3 Monochrom
Monochrome full-frame Q3 with 60MP sensor and fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens for black-and-white reportage.
$6,795
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
Q3 Monochrom is 2 years newer.
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Wins
Q3 Monochrom
Wins
SOFORT 2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 Monochrom has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 1,600)
- AQ3 Monochrom has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- AQ3 Monochrom has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 100 shots)
- BSOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 743 g)
- AQ3 Monochrom has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Q3 Monochrom
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
Q3 Monochrom is 7mm shorter than SOFORT 2 but it is also 7mm wider and 48mm thicker.
Q3 Monochrom is 423 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 Monochrom · 44mm SOFORT 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3 Monochrom
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Q3 Monochrom
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Q3 Monochrom
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.9, 86.9, 43.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Q3 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
- ✓8K video
- ✓IP52 sealed compact
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Q3 Monochrom
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 Monochrom or SOFORT 2?
Q3 Monochrom scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 Monochrom and SOFORT 2?
Q3 Monochrom is 60.3 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the Q3 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 Monochrom and SOFORT 2?
Q3 Monochrom does not have IBIS, while SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 Monochrom and SOFORT 2?
Q3 Monochrom weighs 743 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 423 g lighter.
Do the Q3 Monochrom and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
Q3 Monochrom: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Q3 Monochrom and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
Q3 Monochrom: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 Monochrom and 100 shots for the SOFORT 2, giving the Q3 Monochrom the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 Monochrom launched at $6,795 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $6,396 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.