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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica X-U and Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X-U was revealed 6 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the X-U scores vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Sigma DP1x

 X-U DP1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2010Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica X-U

 DP1x X-U 

Common features in the Leica X-U and Sigma DP1x

 X-U DP1x 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica X-U enjoys physical dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X-U versus the DP1x.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and DP1x is 64 and 88 respectively.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-U and DP1x.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica X-U to give you more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X-U should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X-U Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica X-U Street photography info
Sigma DP1x Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (635 grams)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X-U Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Sports photography highlights
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery power (450 shots)
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X-U Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
62
good battery power (450 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (635 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X-U Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (450 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X-U Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
25
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (635 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X-U and Sigma DP1x
 Leica X-USigma DP1x
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X-U Sigma DP1x
Alternate name Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-20 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-16.0 f/4.0
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 635 gr (1.40 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 450 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $3,495 $574