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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was unveiled 9 years after the DP2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma DP2

 D-Lux 7 DP2 
ReleasedNovember 2018September 2009Newer by 112 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 DP2 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2

 D-Lux 7 DP2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides outside 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the DP2.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and DP2 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and DP2.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer you extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Street photography with Sigma DP2
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Travel photography info
78
good battery pack (340 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
37
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic port
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2
 Leica D-Lux 7Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Sigma DP2
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-11-20 2009-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 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
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
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 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,193 $649