Fujifilm X100VIvs Leica M11vs Leica SL3
Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
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.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
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
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the fujifilm x100vi is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, leica sl3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Leica M11 (2022) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £7,999 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 60.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 4.5fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 530g body only | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Leica M-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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