Fujifilm
XF10
Pocket APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and 24MP Bayer sensor.
$499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2018
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
XF10
Wins
Q3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 12,800)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 200)
- BQ3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 15 fps)
- BQ3 has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
- AXF10 has lower Weight (279 g vs 743 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareXF10
113 × 64 × 41 mm
279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
XF10 is 18mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 51mm thinner than Q3.
XF10 is 464 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm XF10 · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
XF10
113 × 64 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
XF10
113 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
XF10
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
XF10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.5, 64.4, 41
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
279 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 200 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Animal
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
XF10
Pros
- ✓APS-C in a pocket body
- ✓28mm-equivalent lens
- ✓Very light
Cons
- –No EVF
- –4K limited to 15p
- –Simpler controls
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm XF10
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, XF10 or Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for XF10 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the XF10 and Q3?
XF10 is 24.2 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the XF10 and Q3?
XF10 does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the XF10 or the Q3?
XF10 reaches 6 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the XF10 and Q3?
XF10 weighs 279 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the XF10 is 464 g lighter.
Do the XF10 and Q3 record 4K video?
XF10: 4K up to 15p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the XF10 and Q3 weather sealed?
XF10: No. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the XF10 and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
XF10 launched at $499 and Q3 at $5,995. The XF10 is $5,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Leica press materials.