X-E4vs Leica Q3vs Z7 II
Which should you buy?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the leica q3, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Leica Q3 (2023) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £5,999 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 743g | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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