X-E3vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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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 & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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