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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Leica X2
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Leica X Vario and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The X Vario was released 3 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X Vario grades versus the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sigma DP1s

 X Vario DP1s 
IntroducedJune 2013October 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Leica X Vario

 DP1s X Vario 

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sigma DP1s

 X Vario DP1s 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica X Vario has got outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X Vario compared to the DP1s.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X Vario and DP1s is 62 and 90 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X Vario and DP1s.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica X Vario to give greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent X Vario should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (680g)
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X Vario
Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
56
good battery life (450 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography factors
61
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario Vlogging info
Sigma DP1s Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
9
no video recording
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sigma DP1s
 Leica X VarioSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model Leica X Vario Sigma DP1s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-11 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3272 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12500 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-70mm (2.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
External flash
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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,950 $0