Leica Q vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we are evaluating the Leica Q vs Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Q (Full frame) and DP1x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was unveiled 5 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Q matches up versus the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are provided at Leica Q Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q vs the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q and DP1x is 63 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and DP1x.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica Q will offer you more detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Q will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.