Leica TL2 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are comparing the Leica TL2 and Sigma DP1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL2 was announced 9 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL2 matches up against the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TL2 versus the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and DP1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and DP1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica TL2 to deliver greater detail with its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TL2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.