X-T50vs Leica Q3
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
VS
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
View Leica Q3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
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-t50 is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £5,999 |
| 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 | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 743g |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | Leica Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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