• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica C-LUX 3 advantages over Sony W620

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony W620 advantages over Leica C-LUX 3

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $599 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX37

Leica C-LUX 3
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica C-LUX 3 vs Panasonic DMC-FX37

Sony W620
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony W620 vs Panasonic DMC-FX37

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Leica C-LUX 3
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Leica C-LUX 3 vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Sony W620
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony W620 vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Compared to Canon SD940 IS

Leica C-LUX 3
Canon SD940 IS
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Leica C-LUX 3 vs Canon SD940 IS

Sony W620
Canon SD940 IS
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony W620 vs Canon SD940 IS

Compared to Nikon S4100

Leica C-LUX 3
Nikon S4100
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Leica C-LUX 3 vs Nikon S4100

Sony W620
Nikon S4100
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony W620 vs Nikon S4100

Compared to Nikon S3100

Leica C-LUX 3
Nikon S3100
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Leica C-LUX 3 vs Nikon S3100

Sony W620
Nikon S3100
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony W620 vs Nikon S3100

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