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Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Released June 2018
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica C-Lux versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the C-Lux (1") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The C-Lux was released 8 years after the DP2s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the C-Lux scores versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Sigma DP2s

 C-Lux DP2s 
ReleasedJune 2018February 2010More modern by 102 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica C-Lux

 DP2s C-Lux 

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2s

 C-Lux DP2s 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C-Lux comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the C-Lux compared to the DP2s.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and DP2s is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and DP2s.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C-Lux featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Leica C-Lux will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern C-Lux is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux Street photography info
Sigma DP2s Street photography info
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (370 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
75
great battery pack (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica C-Lux
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2s
 Leica C-LuxSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica C-Lux Sigma DP2s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-06-10 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,050 $940