Leica Q3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica Q3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Q3 was launched 10 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Q3 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Q3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Q3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q3 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Leica Q3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q3 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 60 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 44 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Q3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.