Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD9

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and SD9 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Digilux 3 was released 3 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Digilux 3 scores versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Digilux 3 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 provides physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and SD9 is 65 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and SD9.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Leica Digilux 3 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Digilux 3 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.