Leica Q3 vs Sony a1

Lets look more in depth at the Leica Q3 versus Sony a1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the Q3 (60MP) and the a1 (50MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q3 was manufactured 2 years after the a1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica Q3 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Q3 grades versus the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q3 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q3 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q3 comes with physical 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 Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Q3 compared to the a1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q3 and a1 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q3 and a1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica Q3 to show greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Q3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.