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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced April 2023
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 7 years prior to the M11 Monochrome which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the M11 Monochrome with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-A3 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M11 Monochrome Fujifilm X-A3 
AnnouncedApril 2023August 2016Newer by 80 months
Display resolution2333k1040kSharper display (+1293k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-A3 M11 Monochrome 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 features outside measurements 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 M11 Monochrome has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the M11 Monochrome.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and M11 Monochrome is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and M11 Monochrome.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide greater detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
90
manual focus
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography highlights
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
87
good battery life (410 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (700 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count amazing (60MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Leica M11 Monochrome
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Fujifilm X-A3Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Leica M11 Monochrome
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2023-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 60 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,333 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 3600 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 700 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card UHS II type SD
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $480 $9,195