Leica Q-P vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets examine more closely at the Leica Q-P vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Q-P was manufactured 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Q-P scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q-P and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q-P offers external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q-P and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-P and Galaxy Camera 3G is 63 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q-P featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q-P will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Q-P provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.