Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A900

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Digilux 3 was released 3 years before the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Digilux 3 grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Digilux 3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 provides outer measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Digilux 3 vs the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and A900 is 65 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and A900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Digilux 3 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.