• Medium format 2,169.5mm2
  • 101.1 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 12,800
  • Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 64.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000
  • Detailed specifications
  • Phase One XF 100MP
  • Leica S3
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Predecessor:   Leica S2
S2 vs S3
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General
Model Number: XF 100MP S3
Alternate Model Number(s): XF IQ3 100MP  
Camera Format: SLR Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: Yes Yes
Retail Price: $48990.00 $19.00
Street Price: $48,990.00  
Date Available: 2016-01-04 2020-03-06
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 77.5 oz (2,196 g)
includes batteries
44.4 oz (1,260 g)
includes batteries
Size: 6.0 x 5.3 x 6.3 in.
(152 x 135 x 160 mm)
6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in.
(160 x 120 x 80 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Sony  
Effective Megapixels: 101.1 64.0
Sensor Format: Medium format Medium format
Sensor size: 2169.48mm2 (53.70mm x 40.40mm) 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 4.63 microns 4.59 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 0.6x 0.8x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: None None
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 11608 x 8708 (101.1 MP, 4:3) 9800 x 6530 (64.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: RAW only, 16-bit IIQ file, lossless and near lossless compression options JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: No Yes
Movie Resolution: 4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (30p/​25p/​24p)
Movie File Format: N/A. Can stream Live View via USB 3.0, or over HDMI at up to 1080p30 MOV (motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out: No No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Phase One XF / Hasselblad H Leica S bayonet
Lens: n/a n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):    
Focal Length (actual):    
Zoom Ratio:    
Aperture Range:    
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:    
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Hybrid Autofocus with HAP-1 1MP CMOS Sensor; Spot, Average, Hyperfocal AF modes; Single or Continous AF modes Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time; Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Modular viewfinders (90-degree pentaprism or waist level), 97% coverage, adjustable or exchangeable diopter, interchangeable focus screen (Matte (default), Split, Center Prism) High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard)
Focus Peaking: Yes Yes
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   1.09x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.87x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.2 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 1,152,000 dots (384,000 px) 921,600 dots
Touchscreen: Yes No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 12800 50000
Minimum ISO (native): 50 100
ISO Settings: Auto, ISO 50-12800 Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000, 50000
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent, Halogen warm, Halogen cool, Flash, Tungsten, Grey card (determined from image), Grey card Live View, Color temperature (Kelvin)
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 3600 sec 1/4000 - 125 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Metering Modes: Average, Spot and Auto Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Focus Stack Tool, HDR Sequence Tool  
Self Timer: 0.5-60 seconds 2, 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No No
Flash Modes: n/a TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light; First or second curtain sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/125 (focal plane shutter); 1/1600 (leaf shutter) 1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type)
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: Trigger Only No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:   No UHS support
Other Memory: UDMA7 supported Dual SD + CF (UDMA7)
Dual Card Slots: No Yes
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 16-bit IIQ file, lossless and near lossless compression options RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic
Movie File Format: N/A. Can stream Live View via USB 3.0, or over HDMI at up to 1080p30 MOV (motion JPEG)
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No Yes
Microphone Jack: No Yes
Headphone Jack: No Yes
External Connections: USB 3.0 Super Speed,FireWire,WiFi USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: No No
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Via remote port, USB, Firewire or Wi-Fi Cabled or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended): IQ3: USB 3.0, Firewire 400/800, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 8-pin multi-connector port; XF: 12-pin multi-connector port Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip, audio in (3.5 mm jack) and audio out (3.5 mm jack) with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera)
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 1.87  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 0.6 3.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): Unlimited 6
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.33 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): 0.251 seconds  
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.351 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.352 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 10.0 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 2.4 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary (2 identical batteries required) Proprietary 7.4V, 2850mAh
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 4 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x 7.4V, 2850mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes No
Internal Charging Supported: Yes No
Software
Included Software: Capture One Pro 9  
OS Compatibility: Mac and Windows  
Miscellaneous
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