Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the C-Lux (1") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C-Lux was launched 8 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the C-Lux grades versus the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C-Lux & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica C-Lux provides physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the C-Lux versus the DP1x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and DP1x is 85 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and DP1x.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Leica C-Lux will produce more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer C-Lux will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.