Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Announced December 2020
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Following is a extended review of the Leica SL2-S and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SL2-S was revealed 8 years after the DP2 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL2-S scores vs the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2-S and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Leica SL2-S Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
SL2-S | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Announced | December 2020 | February 2012 | More modern by 108 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 920k | Sharper display (+1180k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Leica SL2-S
DP2 Merrill | SL2-S |
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Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sigma DP2 Merrill
SL2-S | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S has outside measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Leica SL2-S and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S versus the DP2 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and DP2 Merrill is 55 and 83 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and DP2 Merrill.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SL2-S will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL2-S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Leica SL2-S | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sigma |
Model type | Leica SL2-S | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2020-12-10 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | 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 area | 864.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 50mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Number of lenses | 36 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640x480 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 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 | 931 grams (2.05 pounds) | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 | 510 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | - |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail price | $4,895 | $931 |