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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the CL (24MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 24 months later than the CL which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the CL with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 CL 
LaunchedOctober 2019November 2017Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 CL Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 CL 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has specifications of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica CL in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the CL.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and CL is 78 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and CL.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography info
Leica CL Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography info
Leica CL Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography highlights
Leica CL Sports photography highlights
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/25,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography advice
Leica CL Travel photography advice
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography features
Leica CL Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
69
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Leica CL
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Leica CL
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-23 2017-11-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6014 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/25000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 lbs) 403g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $2,000 $3,799