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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Also referred to as Typ 109
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was unveiled 5 years after the DP2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Sigma DP2

 D-Lux Typ 109 DP2 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2009More modern by 61 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 DP2 D-Lux Typ 109 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sigma DP2

 D-Lux Typ 109 DP2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features physical measurements 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 DP2 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the DP2.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux Typ 109 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Street photography with Sigma DP2
75
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Travel photography highlights
73
good resolution (13MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sigma DP2
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sigma DP2
Also called as Typ 109 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-23 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4112 x 3088 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,095 $649