Between the X100VI and SL3, the X100VI comes out ahead in weight, while the SL3 wins on af points and megapixels. Overall, the X100VI scores 57.7 and the SL3 scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SL3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the X100VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the SL3 if you care most about af points and megapixels. Its strongest claims are af points, megapixels, sensor size, among others.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SL3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - X100VI wins
- ▲Weight — 329.00 g less. 521 vs 850.
Why Leica - SL3 wins
- ▲AF points — 83.29% more. 779 vs 425.
- ▲Megapixels — 50.00% more. 60 MP vs 40 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 40 MP | 60 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 12800 | 100000lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 8Klead |
| RAW video | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 779lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 521 glead | 850 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | false | truelead |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | truelead |
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