Leica Q3 vs Leica X1

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica Q3 and Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and X1 (12MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and X1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Q3 was released 13 years later than the X1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q3 matches up versus the X1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q3 and Leica X1. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q3 Gallery and Leica X1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q3 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) whilst the Leica X1 has proportions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Q3 and the X1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q3 and X1 is 60 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q3 and X1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q3 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Q3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.