After looking at pictures taken with both, there are some major takeaways. The X100VI is very good for an APS-C lens and body especially for its compact size. But the images quality between the X100VI and Q3 sometimes feels like the Grand Canyon. This is especially true when you shoot both wide open. The Q3’s worldclass sharpness and microcontrast just blow away the 23mm f2 on the Fuji. The 28 Summilux on the Q system is legendary even in the Leica world. There is so much pop to it. I sold the Q2 to focus more on the M system a few years ago. However, everytime I look at my old Q2 images, there is just something special to them. I cannot say the same about the X100VI. It’s images are fine but nothing special next to the Q.
The superior image quality of the Q3 goes beyond the lens. The 60 MP sensor walks all over the 40 MP X-Trans sensor. The Q3 has better SOC colors. The dynamic range is dramatically better in the Q3, and it can recover insane amount of shadow. An image can look pitch black, and the Q3 can give you almost all the details back. The X100VI just falls apart in high contrast situation especially if you shoot into bright background.
In terms of the focal length, the 28mm focal length (26mm in real life) does provide more versatility when traveling. There were shots in Europe, I needed all 28mm otherwise I would have to stitch them. If you want to crop into 35mm field of view, the Q3 doesn’t look too far off from a native 35mm lens. It still looks great for environmental portraiture.
The focusing system in both cameras are fine. The Q3 does focus faster and more accurately than the X100VI, but I never found the X100VI’s focusing to be an issue in most situations. In low light situations, X100VI may struggle a little more.
After looking at pictures taken with both, there are some major takeaways. The X100VI is very good for an APS-C lens and body especially for its compact size. But the images quality between the X100VI and Q3 sometimes feels like the Grand Canyon. This is especially true when you shoot both wide open. The Q3’s worldclass sharpness and microcontrast just blow away the 23mm f2 on the Fuji. The 28 Summilux on the Q system is legendary even in the Leica world. There is so much pop to it. I sold the Q2 to focus more on the M system a few years ago. However, everytime I look at my old Q2 images, there is just something special to them. I cannot say the same about the X100VI. It’s images are fine but nothing special next to the Q.
The superior image quality of the Q3 goes beyond the lens. The 60 MP sensor walks all over the 40 MP X-Trans sensor. The Q3 has better SOC colors. The dynamic range is dramatically better in the Q3, and it can recover insane amount of shadow. An image can look pitch black, and the Q3 can give you almost all the details back. The X100VI just falls apart in high contrast situation especially if you shoot into the bright backgrounds.
In terms of the focal length, the 28mm focal length (26mm in real life) does provide more versatility when traveling. There were shots in Europe, I needed all 28mm otherwise I would have to stitch them. If you want to crop into 35mm field of view, the Q3 doesn’t look too far off from a native 35mm lens. It still looks great for environmental portraiture.
The focusing system in both cameras are fine. The Q3 does focus faster and more accurately than the X100VI, but I never found the X100VI’s focusing to be an issue in most situations. In low light situations, X100VI may struggle a little more.
After looking at pictures taken with both, there are some major takeaways. The X100VI is very good for an APS-C lens and body especially for its compact size. But the images quality between the X100VI and Q3 sometimes feels like the Grand Canyon. This is especially true when you shoot both wide open. The Q3’s worldclass sharpness and microcontrast just blow away the 23mm f2 on the Fuji. The 28 Summilux on the Q system is legendary even in the Leica world. There is so much pop to it. I sold the Q2 to focus more on the M system a few years ago. However, everytime I look at my old Q2 images, there is just something special to them. I cannot say the same about the X100VI. It’s images are fine but nothing special next to the Q.
The superior image quality of the Q3 goes beyond the lens. The 60 MP sensor walks all over the 40 MP X-Trans sensor. The Q3 has better SOC colors. The dynamic range is dramatically better in the Q3, and it can recover insane amount of shadow. An image can look pitch black, and the Q3 can give you almost all the details ack. The X100VI just falls apart in high contrast situation especially if you shoot into the bright backgrounds.
In terms of the focal length, the 28mm focal length (26mm in real life) does provide more versatility when traveling. There were shots in Europe, I needed all 28mm otherwise I would have to stitch them. If you want to crop into 35mm field of view, the Q3 doesn’t look too far off from a native 35mm lens. It still looks great for environmental portraiture.
The focusing system in both cameras are fine. The Q3 does focus faster and more accurately than the X100VI, but I never found the X100VI’s focusing to be an issue in most situations. In low light situations, X100VI may struggle a little more.
After looking at pictures taken with both, there are some major takeaways. The X100VI is very good for an APS-C lens and body especially for its compact size. But the images quality between the X100VI and Q3 sometimes feels like the Grand Canyon. This is especially true when you shoot both wide open. The Q3’s worldclass sharpness and microcontrast just blow away the 23mm f2 on the Fuji. The 28 Summilux on the Q system is legendary even in the Leica world. There is so much pop to it. I sold the Q2 to focus more on the M system a few years ago. However, everytime I look at my old Q2 images, there is just something special to them. I cannot say the same about the X100VI. It’s images are fine but nothing special next to the Q.
The superior image quality of the Q3 goes beyond the lens. The 60 MP sensor walks all over the 40 MP X-Trans sensor. The Q3 has better SOC colors. The dynamic range is dramatically better in the Q3, and it can recover insane amount of shadow. An image can look pitch black, and the Q3 can give you almost all the details ack. The X100VI just falls apart in high contrast situation especially if you shoot into the bright backgrounds.
In terms of the focal length, the 28mm focal length (26mm in real life) does provide more versatility when traveling. There were shots in Europe, I needed all 28mm otherwise I would have to stitch them. If you want to crop into 35mm field of view, the Q3 doesn’t look too far off from a native 35mm lens. It still looks great for environmental portraiture.
The focusing system in both cameras are fine. The Q3 does focus faster and more accurately than the X100VI, but I never found the X100VI’s focusing to be an issue in most situations. In low light situations, X100VI may struggle a little more.
After looking at pictures taken with both, there are some major takeaways. The X100VI is very good for an APS-C lens and body especially for its compact size. But the images quality between the X100VI and Q3 sometimes feels like the Grand Canyon. This is especially true when you shoot both wide open. The Q3’s worldclass sharpness and microcontrast just blow away the 23mm f2 on the Fuji. The 28 Summilux on the Q system is legendary even in the Leica world. There is so much pop to it. I sold the Q2 to focus more on the M system a few years ago. However, everytime I look at my old Q2 images, there is just something special to them. I cannot say the same about the X100VI. It’s images are fine but nothing special next to the Q.
The superior image quality of the Q3 goes beyond the lens. The 60 MP sensor walks all over the 40 MP X-Trans sensor. The Q3 has better SOC colors. The dynamic range is dramatically better in the Q3, and it can recover insane amount of shadow. An image can look pitch black, and the Q3 can give you almost all the details ack. The X100VI just falls apart in high contrast situation especially if you shoot into the bright backgrounds.
In terms of the focal length, the 28mm focal length (26mm in real life) does provide more versatility when traveling. There were shots in Europe, I needed all 28mm otherwise I would have to stitch them. If you want to crop into 35mm field of view, the Q3 doesn’t look too far off from a native 35mm lens. It still looks great for environmental portraiture.
The focusing system in both cameras are fine. The Q3 does focus faster and more accurately than the X100VI, but I never found the X100VI’s focusing to be an issue in most situations. In low light situations, X100VI may struggle a little more.
Feb 16, 2025 at 08:47 PM
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