Canon A3500 IS vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3500 IS was announced 8 years before the Q2 Monochrom which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the Q2 Monochrom when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the Q2 Monochrom.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Q2 Monochrom is 96 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and Q2 Monochrom.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3500 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide you with more detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.