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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the M Edition 60 (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 24 months after the M Edition 60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the M Edition 60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-A3 M Edition 60 
ReleasedAugust 2016September 2014More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-A3 M Edition 60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica M Edition 60 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the M Edition 60.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and M Edition 60 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and M Edition 60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Leica M Edition 60
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery life (410 shots)
offers focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
63
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging highlights
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm X-A3Leica M Edition 60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Leica M Edition 60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2014-09-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lb) 680 gr (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $480 -