Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Xtra
Muse
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/120fps slow-motion, 3-axis mechanical gimbal, 10-bit X-Log, and 2-inch OLED touchscreen.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Muse is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
Muse
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BMuse has lower Weight (180 g vs 743 g)
- AQ3 has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
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
Muse
34 × 140 × 42 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
Q3 is 60mm shorter than Muse but it is also 96mm wider and 50mm thicker.
Q3 is 563 g heavier than Muse.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 42mm Muse
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Muse
34 × 140 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
Muse
34 × 42 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 9.4 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Weather sealing
Only Q3 supports it
Reasons to choose
Muse
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 34, 140, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
180 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 50
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓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
Muse
Pros
- ✓1-inch CMOS at $379
- ✓3-axis mechanical gimbal
- ✓4K/120fps slow-motion
- ✓10-bit X-Log color
Cons
- –No waterproofing
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in storage
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or Muse?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Muse — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and Muse?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and Muse is 9.4 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and Muse?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while Muse uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and Muse?
Q3 weighs 743 g and Muse weighs 180 g, so the Muse is 563 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and Muse record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Muse: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Q3 and Muse weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. Muse: No.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and Muse at $499. The Muse is $5,496 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 Xtra press materials.