Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 11 years after the DP2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Q2 Monochrom scores versus the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with outer measurements 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 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and DP2 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and DP2.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you more detail because of its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.