Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A700

Below, we are evaluating the Leica Digilux 3 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and A700 (12MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Digilux 3 was announced 15 months before the A700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Digilux 3 scores vs the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Digilux 3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Leica Digilux 3 and Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Digilux 3 and the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and A700 is 65 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Digilux 3 and A700.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A700 will provide extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.