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Canon EOS 6D vs Leica Q3 43

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Leica's 60.3MP Fixed Leica APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH.-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 350shots)
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 772g)
Leica Q3 43 Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (60.3MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (315pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (15fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (15fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (3stops vs 0stops)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Leica Q3 4360.3 MP
✓ +40.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Leica Q3 43Full Frame BSI CMOS with Triple Resolution Technology
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Leica Q3 4336.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Leica Q3 433:2 (Native)
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Leica Q3 43Fixed Leica APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH.
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Leica Q3 43Maestro IV with L2 Technology
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Leica Q3 43Hybrid AF (Phase Detection + DFD + Contrast AF)
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Leica Q3 43315 points
✓ +304 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Leica Q3 43Human Face, Eye, Body & Animal Detection
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Leica Q3 4315 fps
✓ +10.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Leica Q3 4310 fps
✓ +5.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Leica Q3 4315 fps
✓ +10.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Leica Q3 431/2000s (Leaf Shutter) / 1/16000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Leica Q3 433 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +3 stops
03

Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Leica Q3 438K30 / 4K60 / C4K60
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Leica Q3 438K30p, C4K60p, 4K60p, 1080p120
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Leica Q3 4310-bit 4:2:2 Apple ProRes / L-Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Leica Q3 43L-Log, Leica Looks (Contemporary, Classic, Chrome, Monochrome)
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Leica Q3 43Micro-HDMI Type-D, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
04

Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Leica Q3 43Single SD UHS-II Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Leica Q3 435.76M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +740 shots
Leica Q3 43350 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 2g Lighter
Leica Q3 43772 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Leica Q3 43130.0 × 80.3 × 97.6 mm
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