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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
64
Imaging
59
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Typ 113
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Leica X-U versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X-U was introduced 4 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-U matches up vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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