Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets look closer at the Leica Q-P and Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Q-P was manufactured 6 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Q-P grades versus the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q-P and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Leica Q-P Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q-P offers external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q-P and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Q-P versus the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and DP2 Merrill is 63 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q-P due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica Q-P will give extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Q-P will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.