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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
64
Imaging
59
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Typ 113
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Leica X-U and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X-U was unveiled 6 years after the DP2s which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X-U scores vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Sigma DP2s

 X-U DP2s 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica X-U

 DP2s X-U 

Common features in the Leica X-U and Sigma DP2s

 X-U DP2s 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Leica X-U enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X-U and the DP2s.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and DP2s is 64 and 86 respectively.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-U and DP2s.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Leica X-U to offer you greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer X-U provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X-U Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica X-U Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
63
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (635g)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X-U Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
great battery pack (450 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X-U Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
62
great battery pack (450 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (635g)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X-U Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X-U as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f1.7)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (635 grams)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Leica X-U vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X-U and Sigma DP2s
 Leica X-USigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X-U Sigma DP2s
Also Known as Typ 113 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-16.0 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 635g (1.40 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $3,495 $940