Leica Q-P vs Sony a3500

Lets look much closer at the Leica Q-P vs Sony a3500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the Q-P (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q-P was brought out 4 years after the a3500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Q-P scores against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Leica Q-P Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica Q-P provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q-P vs Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Q-P and the a3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and a3500 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and a3500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q-P featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q-P will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Q-P will have a benefit in sensor tech.