Leica Digilux 3 vs Sony A99

Following is a detailed comparison of the Leica Digilux 3 versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and A99 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Digilux 3 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech 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 scores against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Digilux 3 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Digilux 3 provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Digilux 3 and the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and A99 is 65 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and A99.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be behind in sensor tech.