I Spent $8,000 on a Point-and-Shoot Camera and Have No Regrets. Here’s Why

In November 2024, I spent a whopping £6,000 (about $8,100) of my hard-earned cash on a Leica Q3 43 compact camera. Since then, it’s been my sidekick all over the UK and Europe, from the wild heart of Scotland to the brutal cold of the Arctic. 

I’ve shot over 40,000 photos with it, from street photography and travel to weddings and landscapes, and even major editorial features. I’ve found it to be a superb photographic companion. It was an easy decision to award it a prestigious CNET Editors’ Choice award. 

After spending so much time with the camera — and even turning it pink — I’ve got some thoughts on these kinds of premium compacts and can offer some helpful shopping advice, whether you’re considering this camera in particular or another compact like the ever-popular Fuji X100VI. 

Leica Q3 43 $7,380 at B&H Photo

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