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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
71
Imaging
57
Features
48
Overall
53
Leica X front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
55
Features
30
Overall
45

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Merrill 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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was launched 2 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X (Typ 113) matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 X (Typ 113) DP1 Merrill 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")

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

 DP1 Merrill X (Typ 113) 

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

 X (Typ 113) DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the DP1 Merrill.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and DP1 Merrill is 71 and 82 respectively.

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

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica X (Typ 113) to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger X (Typ 113) should have a benefit in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography information
67
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography highlights
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (486 grams)
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography highlights
47
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography details
62
great battery pack (350 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (486g)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
good resolution (15MP)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography info
61
manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (")
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
28
fast max aperture (f1.7)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (486 grams)
21
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Leica XSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica X Sigma DP1 Merrill
Also Known as Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-23 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12500 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) ()
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8
Macro focus range 20cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch -
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 486 grams (1.07 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,502 $1,250