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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched November 2018
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sigma DP1s

 Q-P DP1s 
LaunchedNovember 2018October 2009More modern by 111 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Leica Q-P

 DP1s Q-P 

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sigma DP1s

 Q-P DP1s 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Leica Q-P versus Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography factors
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
57
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (640g)
low max ISO (0)
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography info
Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
64
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors in class (640 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
64
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
44
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
30
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (640g)
9
no video recording
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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Sigma DP1s
 Leica Q-PSigma DP1s
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q-P Sigma DP1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-11-06 2009-10-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO - 800
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-16 -
Macro focus range 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $3,995 $0