Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 7 years after the M9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the M9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Leica M9. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Leica M9 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides exterior 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) while the Leica M9 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the M9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and M9 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and M9.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.