Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sigma DP2
X (Typ 113) | DP2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica X (Typ 113)
DP2 | X (Typ 113) |
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Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2
X (Typ 113) | DP2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Leica X | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |