Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Leica SL2
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
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 fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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