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Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Revealed June 2018
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly well matched but the C-Lux (1") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The C-Lux was manufactured 4 years after the DP2 Quattro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the C-Lux scores against the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 C-Lux DP2 Quattro 
IntroducedJune 2018February 2014Newer by 53 months
Display resolution1240k920kSharper display (+320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Leica C-Lux

 DP2 Quattro C-Lux 

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 C-Lux DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C-Lux vs the DP2 Quattro.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and DP2 Quattro is 85 and 70 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C-Lux and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The C-Lux uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The newer C-Lux provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (370 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
48
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
75
great battery (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Leica C-LuxSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model Leica C-Lux Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-06-10 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots 1 1
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