Fujifilm X100T vs Leica Q3

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X100T versus Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and Q3 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100T was brought out 9 years prior to the Q3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up vs the Q3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100T & Leica Q3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100T Gallery & Leica Q3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100T offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100T and the Q3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100T and Q3 is 80 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100T and Q3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100T due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Leica Q3 will deliver more detail having its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100T is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.