X-S10vs Leica SL3
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging — X-S10 (2020): The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
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.
Who should buy what
X-S10 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower price
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-s10 is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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