Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 10 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D-Lux 7 scores against the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and DP1 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and DP1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 7 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.