Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was introduced 6 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M10 scores against the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M10 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M10 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 vs the NEX-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and NEX-3 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and NEX-3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M10 will result in more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent M10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.