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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Leica X2
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Leica X Vario and Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The X Vario was launched 2 years after the DP2x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the X Vario grades versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sigma DP2x

 X Vario DP2x 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Leica X Vario

 DP2x X Vario 

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sigma DP2x

 X Vario DP2x 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica X Vario has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X Vario versus the DP2x.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and DP2x is 62 and 86 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and DP2x.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica X Vario to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X Vario provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (680 grams)
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (450 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
56
great battery (450 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (680g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (450 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario Vlogging features
Sigma DP2x Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (680 grams)
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Leica X Vario vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sigma DP2x
 Leica X VarioSigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica X Vario Sigma DP2x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-11 2011-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3272 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-70mm (2.5x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,950 $699