Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we are contrasting the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was announced 8 months after the DP2 Quattro and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2 Quattro is 82 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux Typ 109 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.