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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Revealed November 2018
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was revealed 7 years after the DP2x which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 matches up against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma DP2x

 D-Lux 7 DP2x 
LaunchedNovember 2018February 2011Newer by 95 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Leica D-Lux 7

 DP2x D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2x

 D-Lux 7 DP2x 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the DP2x.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and DP2x is 81 and 86 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and DP2x.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Leica D-Lux 7 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
Sigma DP2x Street photography information
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
78
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2x
 Leica D-Lux 7Sigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Sigma DP2x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-11-20 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,193 $699