Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D300S

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and D300S (12MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D300S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was manufactured 4 years before the D300S and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Digilux 3 scores versus the D300S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 & Nikon D300S. The entire galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Nikon D300S Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 has physical dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has proportions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

Look at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Nikon D300S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Digilux 3 against the D300S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and D300S is 65 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and D300S.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Digilux 3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D300S will deliver greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.