Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The M-Monochrom was introduced 24 months later than the NEX-3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up versus the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom has got outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-Monochrom and the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and NEX-3 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and NEX-3.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M-Monochrom will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M-Monochrom will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.