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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Previous Model is Leica Q2
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica Q3

 Fujifilm X100F Q3 

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Fujifilm X100F

 Q3 Fujifilm X100F 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2017Newer by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k1040kCrisper screen (+803k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q3

 Fujifilm X100F Q3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography advice
Leica Q3 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
90
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
resolution is fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Street photography camera
Leica Q3 as a Street photography camera
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
image stabilization
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (100,000)
more heavy than average in class (743 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography features
Leica Q3 Sports photography features
69
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (390 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
86
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
Travel photography with Leica Q3
77
good battery (390 CIPA)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average in class (743g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography details
Leica Q3 Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
good battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
81
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (100,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging factors
Leica Q3 Vlogging factors
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization
has face detect focusing
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (743 grams)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q3
 Fujifilm X100FLeica Q3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100F Leica Q3
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-18 2023-05-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focusing range - 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,843k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.79x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 120 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 8192x4320
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469g (1.03 pounds) 743g (1.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $5,999