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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released October 2020
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was introduced 10 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q2 Monochrom grades versus the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sigma DP1x

 Q2 Monochrom DP1x 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2010More recent by 130 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 DP1x Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP1x

 Q2 Monochrom DP1x 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q2 Monochrom features physical 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 DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the DP1x.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and DP1x is 60 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and DP1x.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide you with greater detail using its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
MP count high (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (100,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (250g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
80
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1x Travel photography factors
66
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count high (47MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (734g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than average (250g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
77
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (100,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
25
lighter than average (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP1x
 Leica Q2 MonochromSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Sigma DP1x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-11 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 47MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 100000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/4.0
Macro focus range 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $5,995 $574