Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica M-Monochrom. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Leica M-Monochrom
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Released | October 2019 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 91 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1390k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-Pro3
M-Monochrom | Fujifilm X-Pro3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica M-Monochrom
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | M-Monochrom | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Leica M-Monochrom | |
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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 |