Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Here, we will be reviewing the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Q2 was announced 9 years after the DP1x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Q2 matches up against the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sigma DP1x
| Q2 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2019 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 111 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica Q2
| DP1x | Q2 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP1x
| Q2 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q2 versus the DP1x.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and DP1x is 61 and 88 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 and DP1x.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 will show more detail with its extra 42 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Q2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Leica Q2 | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Sigma |
| Model | Leica Q2 | Sigma DP1x |
| Also called | Type No. 4889 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-03-07 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47MP | 5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.7 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focus range | 17cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| 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 | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 718g (1.58 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $4,985 | $574 |