Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D7200

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D7200 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Digilux 3 was launched 9 years earlier than the D7200 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Digilux 3 grades against the D7200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D7200. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 has got external dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Digilux 3 and the D7200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and D7200 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and D7200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D7200 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.