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Leica Q vs Sigma DP2

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 116
  • Refreshed by Leica Q2
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica Q vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Q (Full frame) and DP2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Q was manufactured 5 years after the DP2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Q matches up against the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sigma DP2

 Q DP2 
IntroducedJune 2015September 2009More modern by 70 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica Q

 DP2 Q 

Common features in the Leica Q and Sigma DP2

 Q DP2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Q offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Q against the DP2.

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and DP2 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and DP2.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q will give extra detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Q will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
more heavy than others in class (640 grams)
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Travel photography highlights
63
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (640 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging info
Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Yes)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (640 grams)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Leica Q vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Sigma DP2
 Leica QSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q Sigma DP2
Also called as Typ 116 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-10 2009-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
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 Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2221 not tested
Other
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $4,300 $649