Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Leica SL3vs A7C II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, leica sl3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Leica SL3 (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £6,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 875g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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