Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2x

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the C-Lux (1") and DP2x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The C-Lux was announced 7 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the C-Lux scores versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C-Lux and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C-Lux offers 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) and the Sigma DP2x 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).

See the Leica C-Lux vs Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the C-Lux vs the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and DP2x is 85 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and DP2x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Leica C-Lux will resolve more detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent C-Lux should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.