Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we are looking at the Leica Q3 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Q3 was unveiled 10 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Q3 scores against the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q3 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Leica Q3 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q3 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Q3 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q3 and DP3 Merrill is 60 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q3 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q3 will give extra detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Q3 provides an edge in sensor technology.