Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and DP1 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 was released 10 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Q2 matches up vs the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q2 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Q2 compared to the DP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and DP1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and DP1.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica Q2 will show more detail as a result of its extra 42MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Q2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.