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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Leica X2
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's look closer at the Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X Vario was announced 3 years after the DP1x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X Vario scores against the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sigma DP1x

 X Vario DP1x 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica X Vario

 DP1x X Vario 

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sigma DP1x

 X Vario DP1x 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X Vario has got physical measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the X Vario and the DP1x.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X Vario and DP1x is 62 and 88 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X Vario and DP1x.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica X Vario to render more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern X Vario is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (680g)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario Sports photography details
Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery pack (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (680g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competitors (250g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
61
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sigma DP1x
 Leica X VarioSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X Vario Sigma DP1x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-11 2010-02-20
Physical type 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 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3272 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-70mm (2.5x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/4.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
External flash
AEB
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 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,950 $574