Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and DP1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was brought out 12 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Q2 Monochrom scores against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and DP1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and DP1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you extra detail having its extra 42MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.