Leica Q3 vs Leica X2

Here, we will be comparing the Leica Q3 versus Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and X2 (16MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and X2 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was announced 11 years after the X2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Q3 scores versus the X2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q3 and Leica X2. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q3 Gallery and Leica X2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q3 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) and the Leica X2 has proportions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Q3 versus the X2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q3 and X2 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q3 and X2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q3 will produce extra detail with its extra 44MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Q3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.