Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Nikon
COOLPIX B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Q3 is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
COOLPIX B600
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 16 MP)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BCOOLPIX B600 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 350 shots)
- BCOOLPIX B600 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX B600
122 × 82 × 99 mm
500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
Q3 is 2mm shorter and 7mm thinner than COOLPIX B600 but it is also 8mm wider.
Q3 is 243 g heavier than COOLPIX B600.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 99mm COOLPIX B600
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX B600
122 × 82 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX B600
122 × 99 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
COOLPIX B600
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Weather sealing
Only Q3 supports it
Touchscreen
Only Q3 supports it
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX B600
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.6, 81.5, 99.2
AA filter
Only COOLPIX B600 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX B600 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Weight
500 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
COOLPIX B600
Pros
- ✓60x optical zoom
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Built-in Wi-Fi
- ✓Easy to use
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No RAW
- –Fixed lens only
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or COOLPIX B600?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX B600 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX B600?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and COOLPIX B600?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the COOLPIX B600?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX B600?
Q3 weighs 743 g and COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 243 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and COOLPIX B600 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Q3 and COOLPIX B600 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. COOLPIX B600: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 640 shots for the COOLPIX B600, giving the COOLPIX B600 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and COOLPIX B600 at $329. The COOLPIX B600 is $5,666 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Nikon press materials.