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Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Replaced the Leica Q2
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was announced 13 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q3 scores versus the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Sigma DP2s

 Q3 DP2s 
ReleasedMay 2023February 2010Fresher by 162 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1843k230kCrisper display (+1613k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica Q3

 DP2s Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Sigma DP2s

 Q3 DP2s 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q3 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Q3 compared to the DP2s.

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q3 and DP2s is 60 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and DP2s.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q3 will produce greater detail with its extra 55MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Q3 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
91
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
fantastic MP (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q3
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (100,000)
heavier than others in class (743 grams)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
86
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
fantastic MP (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2s Travel photography features
71
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic MP (60MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (743 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
fantastic MP (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
33
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (8192 x 4320 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (743g)
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Sigma DP2s
 Leica Q3Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica Q3 Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2023-05-25 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type BSI-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 60MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6336 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 100000 3200
Min native ISO 50 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 315 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing distance 17cm -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,843 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 120 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 743 gr (1.64 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,999 $940