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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed October 2020
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 Monochrom was announced 10 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sigma DP2s

 Q2 Monochrom DP2s 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2010More modern by 130 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 DP2s Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP2s

 Q2 Monochrom DP2s 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the DP2s.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and DP2s is 60 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and DP2s.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will produce extra detail with its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
88
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
high MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than others (734g)
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
80
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
66
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high MP (47 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (734 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
77
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (734 grams)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP2s
 Leica Q2 MonochromSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Sigma DP2s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8368 x 5584 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 100000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 gr (1.62 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Launch pricing $5,995 $940