Leica Q2 vs Nikon D3500

Here, we are evaluating the Leica Q2 vs Nikon D3500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and D3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 was released 7 months after the D3500 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Q2 matches up versus the D3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 & Nikon D3500. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery & Nikon D3500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 has got external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Q2 vs the D3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and D3500 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and D3500.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica Q2 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Q2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.