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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica CL, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 15 months prior to the CL which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the CL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-A3 CL 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-A3

 CL Fujifilm X-A3 
LaunchedNovember 2017August 2016More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-A3 CL 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica CL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the CL.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and CL is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and CL.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography information
Leica CL Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Leica CL
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
Leica CL Sports photography highlights
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/25,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Leica CL
88
great battery life (410 per charge)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
66
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Leica CL
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
69
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-A3Leica CL
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Leica CL
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2017-11-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6014 x 4014
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/25000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 403g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $480 $3,799