Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Revealed August 2016
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced May 2012

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M-Monochrom, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 4 years after the M-Monochrom which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the M-Monochrom with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A3 & Leica M-Monochrom. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica M-Monochrom
Fujifilm X-A3 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 53 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-A3
M-Monochrom | Fujifilm X-A3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M-Monochrom
Fujifilm X-A3 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with physical 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-Monochrom has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M-Monochrom in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the M-Monochrom.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and M-Monochrom is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and M-Monochrom.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Leica M-Monochrom | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm X-A3 | Leica M-Monochrom |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-08-25 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5212 x 3472 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 10000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 59 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 32s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 339g (0.75 pounds) | 600g (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $480 | $7,950 |