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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Leica X1
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica X2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and X2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 4 years later than the X2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the X2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica X2

 Fujifilm X-A3 X2 
IntroducedAugust 2016May 2012Fresher by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 X2 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica X2

 Fujifilm X-A3 X2 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 features external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica X2 has specifications of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica X2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the X2.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and X2 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and X2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography info
Leica X2 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography info
Leica X2 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Leica X2
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
49
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed focal length (36mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Leica X2 Travel photography information
88
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
64
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography factors
Leica X2 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
no image stabilization
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Leica X2 Vlogging factors
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica X2
 Fujifilm X-A3Leica X2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Leica X2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-08-25 2012-05-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12500
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 77 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 30cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 450 pictures
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
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