Compare Fujifilm X-T30 III vs Leica M EV1
In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm X-T30 III and the Leica M EV1, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $999 (Body Only) and $8,995 USD / €7,950.
| Specifications |
Fujifilm X-T30 III |
Leica M EV1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November 2025 | October 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 118.4× 82.8× 46.8 mm | 139 x 80 x 38 mm |
| Weight | 378g (with battery and card) | Approx. 484g (with battery); the lightest digital M to date. |
| Mount | Fujifilm X Mount | Leica M Bayonet (with 6-bit encoding sensor) |
| Weather Sealing | No | Partially sealed (dust/moisture resistant magnesium & aluminum construction) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | X-Trans CMOS 4 (Back-illuminated) | BSI CMOS (Triple Resolution Technology) |
| Size | APS-C (23.5× 15.6 mm) | Full-frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 26.1 Megapixels | 60.3 MP (Selectable at 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP) |
| ISO Sensitivity | 160 – 12,800 (Native); Expandable to 80 – 51,200 | 64 - 50,000 |
| Image Stabilization | No In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); Digital IS available for video | None (Traditional M approach; relies on lens/shutter speed) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilting Touchscreen LCD (1.62M-dot) | 2.95-inch TFT LCD (2.33 million dots) with Gorilla Glass and touch control |
| Viewfinder | 2.36M-dot OLED Color Viewfinder; 0.62x magnification | Integrated 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.76x magnification; 60fps refresh rate |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 Intelligent Hybrid AF points (PDAF + CDAF) | - |
| Autofocus System | X-Processor 5 AI-driven Subject Detection | - |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes; improved tracking for Humans, Animals, Birds, Cars, Trains, and Insects | - |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8 fps (Mechanical); Up to 30 fps (Electronic with 1.25x crop) | 4.5 fps (High speed) / 3 fps (Low speed) |
| Formats | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit), TIFF (8/16-bit via in-camera conversion) | DNG (RAW, 14-bit), JPEG (8-bit) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 6.2K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p; 1080p at 240p | - |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording | - |
| Audio Connectivity | 2.5mm Mic jack (external adapter for headphones via USB-C) | - |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | - |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot (located in battery compartment) | Single Slot + Internal Memory |
| Sensor Technology | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) + 64GB Internal Storage |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11n) | 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth 4.2) | Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Supports Leica FOTOS app) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Charging & Data) / No HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W126S | BP-SCL7 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 315 shots (Up to 425 in Economy Mode) | Approx. 240 shots (standard use of EVF/LCD) |
| USB charging | Yes | Supported via USB-C |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | X-T30 III Body, NP-W126S Battery, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. | Leica M EV1 Body, BP-SCL7 Battery, Leather Strap, USB-C Cable, Body Cap. |
| Price | $999 (Body Only) | $8,995 USD / €7,950 |
| Full Details | X-T30 III - Full Specifications | M EV1 - Full Specifications |