Leica Q vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica Q vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q (24MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the Q (Full frame) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was announced 3 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Q matches up vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q offers outer measurements 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 DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q and the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and DP1 Merrill is 63 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q will give more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Q is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.