Fujifilm X100 vs Leica Q3

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X100 versus Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and Q3 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 13 years before the Q3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X100 grades versus the Q3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Leica Q3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 has outer measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100 versus Leica Q3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 compared to the Q3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and Q3 is 80 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100 and Q3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica Q3 will give you extra detail with its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.