Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP1

The following is a complete analysis of the Leica Q3 and Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Q3 was manufactured 15 years after the DP1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Q3 grades vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q3 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q3 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica Q3 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Q3 vs the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and DP1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q3 and DP1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica Q3 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 55MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Q3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.