Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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Following is a extended assessment of the Leica Q2 versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Q2 scores against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sigma DP2x
| Q2 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2019 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 99 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Leica Q2
| DP2x | Q2 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP2x
| Q2 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q2 versus the DP2x.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and DP2x is 61 and 86 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and DP2x.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Leica Q2 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 42 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Q2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Leica Q2 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Sigma |
| Model type | Leica Q2 | Sigma DP2x |
| Alternative name | Type No. 4889 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2019-03-07 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface 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 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 17cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 718 grams (1.58 pounds) | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $4,985 | $699 |