Reasons to choose Classic Leica M3 3MP
Released in 2004, Classic Leica M3 3MP has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 98 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox Classic Leica M3 3MP
vs Minox DD100
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Classic Leica M3 3MP31 mm²
DD100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Classic Leica M3 3MP and DD100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Classic Leica M3 3MPMetricDD100
2.1 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.82 µmPixel pitch3.82 µm
14.63 µm²Pixel area14.63 µm²
6.84 MP/cm²Pixel density6.84 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
98 gWeight100 g
—StorageSecure Digital
1x CR2 LithiumBattery2x AAA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Classic Leica M3 3MP and DD100 have the same sensor area. The Classic Leica M3 3MP has the lighter body. The Classic Leica M3 3MP and DD100 have the same effective resolution. The Classic Leica M3 3MP and DD100 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DD100
Released in 2004, DD100 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.