Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Nikon
COOLPIX P1100
Superzoom bridge camera with a 16MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 125x 24-3000mm equivalent lens, 4K video, and RAW support.
$1,149
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
COOLPIX P1100 is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
COOLPIX P1100
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- BCOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 16 MP)
- AQ3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,000)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
Q3 is 16mm narrower, 39mm shorter, and 89mm thinner than COOLPIX P1100.
Q3 is 667 g lighter than COOLPIX P1100.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 181mm COOLPIX P1100
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 P1100
146 × 119 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 P1100
146 × 181 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1100
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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 P1100
Pros
- ✓125x 24-3000mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓RAW still support
- ✓OLED EVF
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large for a compact
- –Contrast-detect AF 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 P1100?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX P1100?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Q3 and COOLPIX P1100 have in-body image stabilization?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the COOLPIX P1100?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX P1100?
Q3 weighs 743 g and COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g, so the Q3 is 667 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and COOLPIX P1100 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Q3 and COOLPIX P1100 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. COOLPIX P1100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 260 shots for the COOLPIX P1100, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and COOLPIX P1100 at $1,149. The COOLPIX P1100 is $4,846 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Nikon press materials.