Reasons to choose Classic Leica M3 4MP
Released in 2004, Classic Leica M3 4MP has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 95 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox Classic Leica M3 4MP
vs Minox Classic Leica M3 5MP
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Classic Leica M3 4MP31 mm²
Classic Leica M3 5MP- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Classic Leica M3 4MP and Classic Leica M3 5MP 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 4MPMetricClassic Leica M3 5MP
3.2 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.1 µmPixel pitch3.1 µm
9.6 µm²Pixel area9.6 µm²
10.42 MP/cm²Pixel density10.42 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight—
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
1x CR2 LithiumBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
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 4MP and Classic Leica M3 5MP have the same sensor area. The Classic Leica M3 5MP has the lighter body. The Classic Leica M3 4MP and Classic Leica M3 5MP have the same effective resolution. The Classic Leica M3 4MP and Classic Leica M3 5MP were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Classic Leica M3 5MP
Released in 2004, Classic Leica M3 5MP has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.