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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Announced March 2019
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • Replacement is Leica Q3
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and DP2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 was announced 9 years after the DP2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Q2 grades versus the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sigma DP2

 Q2 DP2 
ReleasedMarch 2019September 2009More modern by 116 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica Q2

 DP2 Q2 

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP2

 Q2 DP2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Q2 against the DP2.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and DP2 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and DP2.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica Q2 will produce extra detail with its extra 42 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Q2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
88
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (370 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
80
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
amazing MP (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (370 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (718g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sigma DP2
 Leica Q2Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model type Leica Q2 Sigma DP2
Otherwise known as Type No. 4889 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-03-07 2009-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 47 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 50 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing range 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 718 gr (1.58 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $4,985 $649