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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 601
  • New Model is Leica SL2
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the SL (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was introduced 2 years after the SL which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the SL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T3 SL 
IntroducedSeptember 2018October 2015Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm X-T3

 SL Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T3 SL 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Leica SL has sizing of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the SL.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and SL is 71 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and SL.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T3 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Leica SL
82
has manual focus
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography details
Leica SL Street photography details
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
69
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography features
Leica SL Sports photography features
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Leica SL
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great resolution (26 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography info
Leica SL Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging information
Leica SL Vlogging information
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL
 Fujifilm X-T3Leica SL
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Leica SL
Otherwise known as - Typ 601
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2015-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 50
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 gr (1.19 pounds) 847 gr (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1821
Other
Battery life 390 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $1,500 $7,450