X-T30 IIIvs Leica SL3
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
View Leica SL3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
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-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
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-t30 iii is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 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" touchscreen, tilting | 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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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