Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe V-Lux 40 was introduced 2 years after the DP1x which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sigma DP1x
V-Lux 40 | DP1x | |||
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Released | May 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 27 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica V-Lux 40
DP1x | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sigma DP1x
V-Lux 40 | DP1x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the DP1x.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and DP1x.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 40 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will provide you with more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 40 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sigma |
Model | Leica V-Lux 40 | Sigma DP1x |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-10 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/4.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $699 | $574 |