Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was announced 6 years after the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q2 Monochrom offers external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and DP2 Quattro is 60 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will produce greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.