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Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Leica Digilux 3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 5 years after the Digilux 3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the Digilux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm XP50 Digilux 3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2006Newer by 65 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Fujifilm XP50

 Digilux 3 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm XP50 Digilux 3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Leica Digilux 3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the Digilux 3.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and Digilux 3 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and Digilux 3.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm XP50 will offer you more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography advice
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (606 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Leica Digilux 3
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Leica Digilux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Leica Digilux 3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Leica Digilux 3
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-05 2006-09-14
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Available lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds B+ seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $1,999