Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
Q3 is 11.7 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
GR Digital IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 3,200)
- AQ3 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 10 MP)
- BGR Digital IV has lower Weight (219 g vs 743 g)
- AQ3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 fps vs 1.54 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
Q3 is 21mm wider, 20mm taller, and 60mm thicker than GR Digital IV.
Q3 is 524 g heavier than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 33mm GR Digital IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 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
GR Digital IV
109 × 33 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…
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
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, Eye-Fi
Weight
219 g vs 743 g — lower is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR Digital IV supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or GR Digital IV?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and GR Digital IV?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Q3 and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the GR Digital IV?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and GR Digital IV?
Q3 weighs 743 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the GR Digital IV is 524 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Q3 and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the GR Digital IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $5,396 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Ricoh press materials.