Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a thorough overview of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was launched 3 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has physical 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) while the Sigma DP2x 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2x is 82 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and DP2x.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger D-Lux Typ 109 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.