Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
RED
KOMODO 6K
Compact Super 35 global-shutter cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, Canon RF mount, 16+ stops DR, and a built-in 2.9-inch touchscreen.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Q3 is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
KOMODO 6K
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 3,200)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 800)
- BKOMODO 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 19.9 MP)
- AQ3 has lower Weight (743 g vs 1000 g)
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
KOMODO 6K
102 × 102 × 102 mm
1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)
Q3 is 22mm shorter and 10mm thinner than KOMODO 6K but it is also 28mm wider.
Q3 is 257 g lighter than KOMODO 6K.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 102mm KOMODO 6K
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
KOMODO 6K
102 × 102 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
KOMODO 6K
102 × 102 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
KOMODO 6K
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
2.2× 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
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)
100,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 800 — lower is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 19.9 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Reasons to choose
KOMODO 6K
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 102, 102, 102
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only KOMODO 6K supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only KOMODO 6K supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
KOMODO 6K
Pros
- ✓Global shutter Super 35 6K sensor
- ✓16+ stops dynamic range
- ✓REDCODE RAW up to 120fps in 2K
- ✓Compact 952g aluminum body
- ✓12G-SDI + integrated touchscreen
Cons
- –Single CFast 2.0 slot
- –RF mount needs adapters for PL/EF
- –Small integrated monitor
- –No in-body ND filters
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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 KOMODO 6K?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for KOMODO 6K — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and KOMODO 6K?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and KOMODO 6K is 19.9 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and KOMODO 6K?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while KOMODO 6K does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the KOMODO 6K?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. KOMODO 6K reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and KOMODO 6K?
Q3 weighs 743 g and KOMODO 6K weighs 1000 g, so the Q3 is 257 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and KOMODO 6K record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. KOMODO 6K: 6K 17:9 (6144 × 3240) (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Q3 and KOMODO 6K weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. KOMODO 6K: No.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $5,995.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and RED press materials.