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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Replaced the Leica Q2
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and Q3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was brought out 5 years prior to the Q3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades against the Q3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Leica Q3

 Fujifilm XF10 Q3 

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Fujifilm XF10

 Q3 Fujifilm XF10 
RevealedMay 2023July 2018More recent by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k1040kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q3

 Fujifilm XF10 Q3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 features external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 against the Q3.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and Q3 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF10 and Q3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Leica Q3 will produce extra detail having its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Portrait photography advice
Leica Q3 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
90
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Street photography info
Leica Q3 Street photography info
76
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (279 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (100,000)
more heavy than average (743 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF10
Sports photography with Leica Q3
65
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
86
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography information
Leica Q3 Travel photography information
77
lighter than competitors (279 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average (743 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF10
Landscape photography with Leica Q3
64
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
81
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging factors
Leica Q3 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competitors (279 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization
has face detect focus
video res high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (743g)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q3
 Fujifilm XF10Leica Q3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm XF10 Leica Q3
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-19 2023-05-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6336
Highest native ISO 12800 100000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,843k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.79x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 120 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 279 gr (0.62 pounds) 743 gr (1.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $5,999