Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A850
65 Imaging
41 Features
38 Overall
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54 Imaging
68 Features
60 Overall
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Launched September 2006
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released April 2010
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica Digilux 3 and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and A850 (25MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and A850 (Full frame) use different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Digilux 3 was announced 4 years earlier than the A850 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Digilux 3 grades against the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Sony A850
| Digilux 3 | A850 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Leica Digilux 3
| A850 | Digilux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2010 |  | September 2006 | More modern by 43 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 207k | Sharper screen (+715k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Sony A850
| Digilux 3 | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Digilux 3 and the A850.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and A850 is 65 and 54 respectively.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and A850.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A850 will produce greater detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A850 Specifications
| Leica Digilux 3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica Digilux 3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-09-14 | 2010-04-15 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 7 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 45 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 207 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | B+ seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1415 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 880 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Launch cost | $1,999 | $0 |