Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the C-Lux (1") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The C-Lux was unveiled 6 years after the DP2 Merrill which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the C-Lux grades versus the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the C-Lux compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and DP2 Merrill is 85 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C-Lux using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica C-Lux will offer you more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern C-Lux should have a benefit in sensor innovation.