Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD1

Following is a detailed review of the Leica Digilux 3 versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Digilux 3 was released 5 years earlier than the SD1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Digilux 3 grades versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. 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 Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Sigma SD1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Digilux 3 versus the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and SD1 is 65 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma SD1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be behind in sensor technology.