X-T3vs Leica Q2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T3 (2018) Starting from £649 new Best for Video, street, travel, portrait View X-T3
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Leica Leica Q2 Leica Leica Q2 (2019) Starting from £3750 new Best for Street, travel, documentary View Leica Q2

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.

Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T3 (2018)

  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
  • Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size

Leica Q2 (2019)

  • Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
  • Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity

Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T3 (2018)Leica Q2 (2019)
Price £649 £3,750
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI Full-frame CMOS 35mm
Resolution 26.1MP 47.3MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF Contrast-detect AF with manual override
Stabilisation None Optical IS
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 10fps
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 539g (body only) 718g
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
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