Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are analyzing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was manufactured 6 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 vs the DP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP1 is 82 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP1.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux Typ 109 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.