Leica SL vs Sony A3000

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica SL vs Sony A3000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the SL (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SL (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL was revealed 2 years after the A3000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL scores versus the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Leica SL vs Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SL versus the A3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL and A3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL and A3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica SL will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SL will have a benefit in sensor tech.