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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was brought out 6 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the D-Lux 7 grades against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 D-Lux 7 DP1 Merrill 
AnnouncedNovember 2018February 2012More recent by 83 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1240k920kCrisper display (+320k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Leica D-Lux 7

 DP1 Merrill D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 D-Lux 7 DP1 Merrill 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outside dimensions 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 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and DP1 Merrill is 81 and 82 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography highlights
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography info
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
48
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
78
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
MP count good (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen ( inch)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
37
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Leica D-Lux 7Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-11-20 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" -
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,193 $1,250