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Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Previous Model is Leica Q2
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica Q3 versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was released 12 years after the DP2x which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Q3 scores against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Sigma DP2x

 Q3 DP2x 
ReleasedMay 2023February 2011Newer by 150 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1843k230kCrisper display (+1613k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Leica Q3

 DP2x Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Sigma DP2x

 Q3 DP2x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica Q3 has external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Leica Q3 versus Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q3 vs the DP2x.

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and DP2x is 60 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and DP2x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Leica Q3 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 55MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Q3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q3 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
91
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
MP count excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
57
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q3 Street photography details
Sigma DP2x Street photography details
75
tilting screen
image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (100,000)
heavier than competition in class (743 grams)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
86
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
image stabilization
MP count excellent (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
71
good battery (350 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count excellent (60MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (743g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization
MP count excellent (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
33
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (743g)
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Leica Q3 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Sigma DP2x
 Leica Q3Sigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model Leica Q3 Sigma DP2x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2023-05-25 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 60 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6336 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 100000 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 315 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus range 17cm -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,843k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 120 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 743g (1.64 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-SCL6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $5,999 $699