Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Leica SL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Leica SL
Fujifilm X-T3 | SL | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | October 2015 | Newer by 36 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm X-T3
SL | Fujifilm X-T3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL
Fujifilm X-T3 | SL | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The 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).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Leica SL | |
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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 |