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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
23
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica M-Monochrom, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was unveiled 7 years later than the M-Monochrom and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up vs the M-Monochrom with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 M-Monochrom 
ReleasedOctober 2019May 2012More recent by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 M-Monochrom Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 M-Monochrom 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the M-Monochrom.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and M-Monochrom is 78 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and M-Monochrom.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Leica M-Monochrom
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Street photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography features
Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography features
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
44
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Leica M-Monochrom
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
decent MP (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography factors
Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
58
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Leica M-Monochrom
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Leica M-Monochrom
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2012-05-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 12800 10000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 32 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 lb) 600g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $2,000 $7,950