X-T30vs Leica Q3
Fujifilm
X-T30 (2019)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Street, travel, everyday
Used from £227 at eBay →
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Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5650 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
£5650 at Clifton Cameras →
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Leica Q3 (2023)
- Photographers who want a fixed-lens full-frame camera with no compromises
- Q2 owners upgrading to articulating screen and improved autofocus
- Travel photographers who want one premium compact that does everything
- Street and documentary photographers who want Leica quality without changing lenses
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £5,650 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 743g |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | Leica Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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