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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Superseded the Leica Q
  • Newer Model is Leica Q3
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 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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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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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The Q2 was launched 8 years after the DP2x which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

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 
LaunchedMarch 2019February 2011More modern by 99 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and DP2x is 61 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
87
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
excellent MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2x Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (718g)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
70
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent MP (47 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors in class (718g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (718 grams)
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sigma DP2x
 Leica Q2Sigma 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