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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced November 2018
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica Q-P versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q-P was unveiled 8 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q-P grades vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sigma DP2s

 Q-P DP2s 
ReleasedNovember 2018February 2010More modern by 107 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica Q-P

 DP2s Q-P 

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sigma DP2s

 Q-P DP2s 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica Q-P enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q-P versus Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q-P versus the DP2s.

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and DP2s is 63 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and DP2s.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q-P having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica Q-P will result in greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Q-P will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography details
Sigma DP2s Street photography details
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (640 grams)
low max ISO (0)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q-P
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
64
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average (640 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q-P
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
66
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging information
Sigma DP2s Vlogging information
30
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (640g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Sigma DP2s
 Leica Q-PSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica Q-P Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-11-06 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-16 -
Macro focusing range 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $3,995 $940