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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Superseded the Leica M9
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M9-P, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 5 years later than the M9-P and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the M9-P when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-A3 M9-P 
RevealedAugust 2016June 2011More recent by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M9-P Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-A3 M9-P 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M9-P in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the M9-P.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and M9-P is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and M9-P.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography information
Leica M9-P Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Leica M9-P
64
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (410 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
87
great battery (410 shots)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
54
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Leica M9-P Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm X-A3Leica M9-P
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Leica M9-P
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2011-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 6400 2500
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 600g (1.32 lbs)
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 rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 854
Other
Battery life 410 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $480 $7,995