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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1x
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was unveiled 9 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the D-Lux 7 matches up against the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma DP1s

 D-Lux 7 DP1s 
RevealedNovember 2018October 2009Fresher by 112 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Leica D-Lux 7

 DP1s D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP1s

 D-Lux 7 DP1s 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the DP1s.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and DP1s is 81 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and DP1s.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Leica D-Lux 7 will resolve extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography features
Sigma DP1s Street photography features
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Sports photography highlights
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 shots)
no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
lighter than competitors (270g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP1s
 Leica D-Lux 7Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Sigma DP1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-11-20 2009-10-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE 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, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,193 $0