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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed March 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Superseded the Leica Q
  • Successor is Leica Q3
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Q2 DP1 Merrill 
ReleasedMarch 2019February 2012More recent by 87 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Leica Q2

 DP1 Merrill Q2 

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Q2 DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than others (718g)
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography advice
78
silent mode (1/40,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect AF
48
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
70
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others (718g)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
50
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inch)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (718 grams)
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Leica Q2Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q2 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Also Known as Type No. 4889 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-03-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718g (1.58 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $4,985 $1,250