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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Replacement is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica TL, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and TL (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 2 months before the TL and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the TL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-A3 TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-A3

 TL Fujifilm X-A3 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-A3 TL 
RevealedAugust 2016November 2016Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys outer 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) while the Leica TL has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica TL in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the TL.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and TL is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and TL.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A3 to result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Leica TL as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Leica TL Sports photography advice
64
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Leica TL Travel photography details
87
great battery life (410 shots)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
70
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Leica TL
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Leica TL
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-A3Leica TL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Leica TL
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2016-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12500
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 384 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $480 $1,009