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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100T
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Replaced the Leica Q2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and Q3 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100S was brought out 10 years before the Q3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X100S grades versus the Q3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Leica Q3

 Fujifilm X100S Q3 

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Fujifilm X100S

 Q3 Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedMay 2023July 2013More modern by 119 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.00"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1843k460kClearer display (+1383k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q3

 Fujifilm X100S Q3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica Q3 has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the Q3.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and Q3 is 80 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and Q3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Leica Q3 will offer you more detail having its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q3 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
90
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography factors
Leica Q3 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
tilting screen
image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (100,000)
more heavy than competition in class (743g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Leica Q3
45
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
86
silent mode (1/40,000s)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography highlights
Leica Q3 Travel photography highlights
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
70
great battery (350 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (60 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (743g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
Leica Q3 Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
81
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging highlights
Leica Q3 Vlogging highlights
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (743 grams)
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q3
 Fujifilm X100SLeica Q3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100S Leica Q3
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2023-05-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 9520 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.8 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,843 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.79x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 120 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 743 grams (1.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,299 $5,999