Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD14

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica Digilux 3 and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Digilux 3 was announced within a month of the SD14 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Digilux 3 grades against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica Digilux 3 features external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Leica Digilux 3 and Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Digilux 3 vs the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and SD14 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and SD14.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Leica Digilux 3 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.