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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Older Model is Leica X2
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The X Vario was introduced 3 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X Vario scores versus the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sigma DP2s

 X Vario DP2s 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica X Vario

 DP2s X Vario 

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sigma DP2s

 X Vario DP2s 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X Vario enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the X Vario versus the DP2s.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and DP2s is 62 and 86 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and DP2s.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica X Vario to provide extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern X Vario will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X Vario
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (680 grams)
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (450 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X Vario
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
56
good battery power (450 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (680 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
61
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than average (680 grams)
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sigma DP2s
 Leica X VarioSigma DP2s
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X Vario Sigma DP2s
Category 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3272 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 28-70mm (2.5x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,950 $940