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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(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
Sigma DP1x
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sigma DP1x

 V-Lux 40 DP1x 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica V-Lux 40

 DP1x V-Lux 40 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sigma DP1x

 V-Lux 40 DP1x 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (250g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
25
lighter than others (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sigma DP1x
 Leica V-Lux 40Sigma DP1x
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