Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2

Following is a extended analysis of the Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q-P was announced 9 years after the DP2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Q-P grades versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica Q-P has got external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q-P versus the DP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and DP2 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and DP2.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q-P with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica Q-P will deliver more detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Q-P will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.