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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X-U was launched 4 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X-U grades against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 X-U DP2 Merrill 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Leica X-U

 DP2 Merrill X-U 

Common features in the Leica X-U and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 X-U DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica X-U has outer measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X-U compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-U and DP2 Merrill is 64 and 83 respectively.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-U and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica X-U to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern X-U should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X-U as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X-U Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography information
64
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (635g)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X-U
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery (450 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X-U Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography advice
62
good battery (450 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (635 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X-U Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (450 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X-U as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f1.7)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (635 grams)
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X-U and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Leica X-USigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X-U Sigma DP2 Merrill
Alternate name Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-20 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-16.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640x480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 635g (1.40 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at release $3,495 $931