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X-H1vs Leica SL3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-H1 (2018) Starting from £500 new Best for Landscape & Travel View X-H1
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Leica Leica SL3 Leica Leica SL3 (2024) Starting from £6499 new Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters View Leica SL3

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.

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 specifications below

X-H1 (2018)

  • Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
  • Landscape and travel photographers
  • Wedding shooters on a budget

Leica SL3 (2024)

  • Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
  • SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
  • Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
  • Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies

Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H1 (2018)Leica SL3 (2024)
Price £500 £6,499
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.3MP 60.0MP
Video 4K/30p, F-Log 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes
Autofocus Phase-detect AF, face detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops 7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 8fps (mechanical) 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~310 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 623g (body only) 875g body only
Dimensions 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.2" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-H1Leica SL3
Landscape
8.5
9.0
Portrait
8.5
9.0
Travel
8.0
4.0
Street
8.0
Wedding & Events
8.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.5
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
7.0

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

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