Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s

Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica Q-P versus Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-P was brought out 9 years after the DP1s which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q-P matches up versus the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Q-P versus the DP1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and DP1s is 63 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and DP1s.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q-P because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q-P will offer you greater detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Q-P should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.