Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica Q2 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Q2 was brought out 7 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Q2 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Q2 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and DP1 Merrill is 61 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will offer you more detail having its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Q2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.