Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s
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75 Features
57 Overall
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![Leica Q-P front Leica Q-P front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-Q-P.jpg)
![Sigma DP2s front Sigma DP2s front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-DP2s-ek-fs.jpg)
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44 Features
31 Overall
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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
(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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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Q-P Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sigma DP2s
Q-P | DP2s | |||
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Released | November 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 107 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica Q-P
DP2s | Q-P |
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Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sigma DP2s
Q-P | DP2s | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-Q-P-vs-Sigma-DP2s-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-Q-P-vs-Sigma-DP2s-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-Q-P-vs-Sigma-DP2s-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-Q-P-vs-Sigma-DP2s-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica Q-P vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Leica Q-P | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |