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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
82
Imaging
50
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Also Known as Typ 109
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Sigma DP2s

 D-Lux Typ 109 DP2s 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 DP2s D-Lux Typ 109 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sigma DP2s

 D-Lux Typ 109 DP2s 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 versus the DP2s.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2s is 82 and 86 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2s.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger D-Lux Typ 109 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
70
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
74
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2s Travel photography details
72
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sigma DP2s
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sigma DP2s
Also Known as Typ 109 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
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 13MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4112 x 3088 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 280 grams (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 Overall 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,095 $940