Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2018
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1s

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 8 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma DP1x
D-Lux 7 | DP1x | |||
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Launched | November 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 107 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica D-Lux 7
DP1x | D-Lux 7 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP1x
D-Lux 7 | DP1x | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the DP1x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and DP1x is 81 and 88 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and DP1x.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Leica D-Lux 7 will result in more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sigma |
Model | Leica D-Lux 7 | Sigma DP1x |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-11-20 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
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 | 17 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
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 | 340 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,193 | $574 |