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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill 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
  • Revealed March 2019
  • Additionally Known as Type No. 4889
  • Replaced the Leica Q
  • Renewed by Leica Q3
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica Q2 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 was launched 6 years after the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q2 scores against the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Q2 DP3 Merrill 
IntroducedMarch 2019January 2013More modern by 75 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Leica Q2

 DP3 Merrill Q2 

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Q2 DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q2 has outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q2 against the DP3 Merrill.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and DP3 Merrill is 61 and 83 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography information
88
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
MP count amazing (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (718g)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography features
78
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count amazing (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lacks phase detect AF
45
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography highlights
70
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count amazing (47MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (718g)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent MP (15MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count amazing (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
56
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging advice
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (718g)
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Leica Q2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Leica Q2Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica Q2 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Also called as Type No. 4889 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-03-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 17cm -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 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
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video 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 gr (1.58 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $4,985 $1,353