Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched October 2020
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sigma DP2
| Q2 Monochrom | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2020 |  | September 2009 | Newer by 135 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom
| DP2 | Q2 Monochrom |
|---|
Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP2
| Q2 Monochrom | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
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.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Leica Q2 Monochrom | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sigma |
| Model type | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Sigma DP2 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2020-10-11 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 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 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 100000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 17cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 734 grams (1.62 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $5,995 | $649 |
