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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Introduced March 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Old Model is Leica Q
  • Later Model is Leica Q3
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 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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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

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.

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The 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 
ReleasedMarch 2019February 2010More modern by 111 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and DP1x is 61 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competitors (718 grams)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (250g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
78
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1x Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count fantastic (47MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors (718g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competitors (718 grams)
25
lighter than others (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sigma DP1x
 Leica Q2Sigma 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