X-E3vs M11-D
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | None | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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