Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and Q3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100F was brought out 7 years earlier than the Q3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up against the Q3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100F & Leica Q3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100F Gallery & Leica Q3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100F has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the Q3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100F and Q3 is 79 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100F and Q3.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica Q3 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.