Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2
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Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
- Announced June 2018
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2009
- Updated by Sigma DP2s

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the C-Lux (1") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

The C-Lux was introduced 8 years after the DP2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the C-Lux grades against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Sigma DP2
C-Lux | DP2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2018 | ![]() | September 2009 | More modern by 107 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica C-Lux
DP2 | C-Lux |
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Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2
C-Lux | DP2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux provides outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the C-Lux and the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and DP2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and DP2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C-Lux with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Leica C-Lux will render greater detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern C-Lux should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Leica C-Lux | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sigma |
Model type | Leica C-Lux | Sigma DP2 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-06-10 | 2009-09-21 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340 gr (0.75 lb) | 280 gr (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,050 | $649 |