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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The X (Typ 113) was manufactured 6 years after the DP1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X (Typ 113) grades vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sigma DP1

 X (Typ 113) DP1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014May 2008Newer by 78 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 DP1 X (Typ 113) 

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP1

 X (Typ 113) DP1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X (Typ 113) comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the X (Typ 113) against the DP1.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and DP1 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and DP1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica X (Typ 113) to give greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger X (Typ 113) will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
68
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Street photography with Sigma DP1
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (486g)
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (270g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
47
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
62
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (486g)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average (270g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
28
very good max aperture (f1.7)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (486 grams)
9
can't record video
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP1
 Leica XSigma DP1
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X Sigma DP1
Also called as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2008-05-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12500 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-32.0 -
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486g (1.07 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,502 $566