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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 5 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X (Typ 113) scores vs the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sigma DP2

 X (Typ 113) DP2 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 DP2 X (Typ 113) 

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2

 X (Typ 113) DP2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) has outside measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the X (Typ 113) compared to the DP2.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and DP2 is 71 and 86 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and DP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Leica X (Typ 113) to resolve more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger X (Typ 113) provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
68
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
47
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
62
better than average battery (350 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.7)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
62
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging info
Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
28
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2
 Leica XSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X Sigma DP2
Also called Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 -
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,502 $649