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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched October 2020
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and DP1s (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 Monochrom was launched 11 years after the DP1s which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom scores against the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sigma DP1s

 Q2 Monochrom DP1s 
RevealedOctober 2020October 2009More modern by 135 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 DP1s Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP1s

 Q2 Monochrom DP1s 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the DP1s.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and DP1s is 60 and 90 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and DP1s.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Q2 Monochrom will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
88
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography features
Sigma DP1s Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (100,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competitors in class (734 grams)
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
80
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
66
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent megapixels (47MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (734 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (100,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1s Vlogging highlights
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (734 grams)
9
no video
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP1s
 Leica Q2 MonochromSigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Sigma DP1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-11 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 47MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 100000 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing distance 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734 gr (1.62 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $5,995 $0