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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 Monochrom was released 9 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom grades vs the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sigma DP2x

 Q2 Monochrom DP2x 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2011More recent by 118 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 DP2x Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP2x

 Q2 Monochrom DP2x 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom provides physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x 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).

Check out the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the DP2x.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and DP2x is 60 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and DP2x.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
88
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (100,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others (734g)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
80
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
66
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (734g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is excellent (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (350 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (734 grams)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sigma DP2x
 Leica Q2 MonochromSigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Sigma DP2x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-11 2011-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 100000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing range 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Max video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (1.62 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $5,995 $699