Leica Q3 vs Nikon S9100

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica Q3 and Nikon S9100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and S9100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Q3 was revealed 12 years later than the S9100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q3 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Q3 matches up versus the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q3 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Q3 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Q3 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q3 and Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Q3 vs the S9100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and S9100 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q3 and S9100.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q3 will give you greater detail because of its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Q3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.