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Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 116
  • Later Model is Leica Q2
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Q (24MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Q (Full frame) and DP2x (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Q was brought out 4 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Q scores against the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Sigma DP2x

 Q DP2x 
AnnouncedJune 2015February 2011More recent by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Leica Q

 DP2x Q 

Common features in the Leica Q and Sigma DP2x

 Q DP2x 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Q has external 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) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Q versus the DP2x.

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and DP2x is 63 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and DP2x.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q will provide you with greater detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Q should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
heavier than competitors in class (640 grams)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q Sports photography features
Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
63
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors in class (640 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
48
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Yes)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (640g)
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Leica Q vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Sigma DP2x
 Leica QSigma DP2x
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q Sigma DP2x
Other name Typ 116 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-06-10 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $4,300 $699