Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 743 g)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 25.74 MP)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 100,000)
- 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
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
Q3 is 21mm wider, 19mm taller, and 59mm thicker than GR IVx.
Q3 is 478 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 33mm GR IVx
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 IVx
109 × 61 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 IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× 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
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
Weight
265 g vs 743 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 100,000 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 4 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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Ricoh GR IVx
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or GR IVx?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for GR IVx — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and GR IVx?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Q3 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the GR IVx?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and GR IVx?
Q3 weighs 743 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 478 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and GR IVx record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Q3 and GR IVx weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $4,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Ricoh press materials.