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X-E3vs Leica SL2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E3 (2017) Starting from £300 new Best for Street & Travel View X-E3
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Leica Leica SL2 Leica Leica SL2 (2019) Starting from £4200 new Best for Commercial, landscape, video View Leica SL2

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.

Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.

↓ Full specifications below

X-E3 (2017)

  • Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
  • Travel photographers prioritising size
  • Minimalist camera users

Leica SL2 (2019)

  • Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
  • Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability

Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-E3 (2017)Leica SL2 (2019)
Price £300 £4,200
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III Full-frame CMOS 35mm
Resolution 24.3MP 47.3MP
Video 4K/15p, 1080p/60p 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps
Autofocus Phase-detect AF, face detection Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) 20fps
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA) 370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 337g (body only) 835g (body only)
Dimensions 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot
Screen 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Leica L-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot 2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size
Genre X-E3Leica SL2
Street
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Portrait
8.0
9.0
Casual
8.5
Landscape
7.5
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.5
Sports & Action
5.0
Architecture
9.0
Wedding & Events
8.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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